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Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts
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Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts
Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts. Credited with the invention of the cotton gin (1793) to separate cotton fibre from seeds and seedpods, dramatically increasing the amount of cotton that could be processed in a day and so revolutionising the American cotton growing industry. Equally important was his introduction of interchangeable parts, an innovation which led to the growth of mass production in the nineteenth century and the production of cheap goods. From The Century Magazine (New York, 1887)
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1793 1887 American Amount Born Century Cotton Credited Fibre Goods Growing Growth Important Industrial Industry Innovation Introduction Invention Inventor Magazine Manufacturer Mass Massachusetts Nineteenth Parts Processed Production Revolution Seeds Separate Textile York 1765 1825 Cheap Dramatically Equally Increasing Seedpods Westborough Whitney
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This print showcases Eli Whitney, an influential American inventor and manufacturer who left an indelible mark on the textile and industrial sectors. Born in Westborough, Massachusetts in 1765, Whitney's legacy is defined by two groundbreaking innovations that revolutionized American industries. Firstly, he is credited with inventing the cotton gin in 1793. This ingenious device separated cotton fibers from seeds and seedpods with remarkable efficiency. The invention dramatically increased the amount of cotton that could be processed in a single day, transforming the American cotton growing industry forever. Equally significant was Whitney's introduction of interchangeable parts—an innovation that would shape mass production during the nineteenth century. By standardizing components and making them easily replaceable, he paved the way for efficient manufacturing processes and ultimately led to the production of affordable goods on a large scale. The impact of Whitney's inventions cannot be overstated. His cotton gin propelled America into becoming a global leader in cotton production while his interchangeable parts concept laid the foundation for modern manufacturing practices worldwide. This historic photograph from The Century Magazine (New York, 1887) serves as a testament to Eli Whitney's ingenuity and enduring contributions to technological progress. It captures both his genius as an inventor and his pivotal role in shaping America's industrial landscape during this transformative era.
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