Title
Steam-powered sewing machine
Caption
Steam-powered sewing machine designed by C.T. Judkin of Manchester in use at Holloway & Co.'s clothing factory, Stroud, Gloucestershire. Holloways introduced division of labour in their factory. One pair of trousers passed through 16 pairs of hands, each operative carrying out a specific task. From "The Illustrated London News", December 1854. Woodcut
Date
Dec 1854
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07102_390006050
License type
Rights managed
Available size
23,2Mb (3,0Mb) / 11,8in x 7,6in / 3543 x 2285 (300dpi)