Title
Barthlemy Thimonnier
Caption
Barthlemy Thimonnier (1793-1857) French inventor. Patented first sewing machine to be put into practical use, Paris, 1830. Made 80 to produce army uniforms, but destroyed by tailors fearing for the jobs. From "Le Petit Journal", Paris, 1 September 1907.
Date
Sep 01, 1907
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07103_460000369
License type
Rights managed
Available size
24,4Mb (2,4Mb) / 8,0in x 11,8in / 2405 x 3543 (300dpi)