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Spinning cotton with self-acting mules of type devised by Richard Roberts (1825)
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Spinning cotton with self-acting mules of type devised by Richard Roberts (1825)
Spinning cotton with self-acting mules of type devised by Richard Roberts (1825). These could be powered by water wheel or steam engine and power transferred to machines through belt-and-shafting. Under mule minded by woman on left, child is employed to crawl under threads and sweep up. Print c1835
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1825 Child Cotton Crawl Devised Employed Engine Female Industrial Labour Left Machines Mule Mules Power Powered Revolution Richard Roberts Spinning Steam Sweep Textiles Threads Type Wheel C1835 Minded Transferred
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of industrial revolution. It showcases the ingenious self-acting mules devised by Richard Roberts in 1825, which revolutionized the spinning of cotton. These remarkable machines could be powered either by water wheels or steam engines, with power transferred to them through belt-and-shafting systems. In this particular scene, we witness a woman on the left attentively minding one of these self-acting mules while a child is employed to crawl under the intricate threads and sweep up any debris. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the labor-intensive nature of textile production during that era. The photograph, dating back to around 1835 in Britain, provides us with an invaluable glimpse into how technology transformed traditional industries and brought about profound societal changes. It highlights both the advancements made in machinery design and their impact on employment dynamics. While admiring this historical artifact, it is important to acknowledge not only Richard Roberts' ingenuity but also recognize the role played by women and children who were often engaged in such demanding work. This visual representation offers us an opportunity to reflect upon our progress since then and appreciate how far we have come in terms of labor rights and technological innovation.
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