Loom Collection (page 5)

Tandem bicycle from 1894 preserved in the Genazzini Collection of Milan, displayed at the "Man on two wheels" exhibition. Detail of the frame, chain and pedals

"Bamboo bike" frame from 1895 kept in the Tessera Collection in Milan and shown at the exhibition "Man on two wheels". Date of Photograph:1980-1990 ca

"Humber" bicycle from 1887 kept in the Genazzini Collection in Milan and shown at the exhibition "Man on two wheels". Date of Photograph:1980-1990 ca

Bicycle, "Singer" model with two tie rods, pivot gears and tangential spoke wheels, from the year 1885 in the Genazzini Collection of Milan and exhibited in the Show "Man

Castera bicycle with suspension kept in the Genazzini Collection in Milan and shown at the exhibition "Man on two wheels". Detail of the front light. Date of Photograph:1980-1990 ca

Safety bicycle, "Kangaroo" model, from 1884 kept in the Columbus Collection in Milan and shown at the exhibition "Man on two wheels". Detail of the pedals and chain

Safety bicycle from 1884 kept in the Columbus Collection in Milan and shown at the exhibition "Man on two wheels". Date of Photograph:1980-1990 ca

Monocycle with wooden wheels from 1870 kept in the Milan Science Museum and shown at the exhibition "Man on two wheels". Date of Photograph:1980-1990 ca

Lallement bicycle from 1863/65 kept in the Milan Science Museum and shown at the exhibition "Man on two wheels". Date of Photograph:1980-1990 ca

Handlebar decorated with a crocodile head: 1795 celerifero kept in the Galbiati di Brughiero collection and shown at the Exhibition "Man on two wheels". Date of Photograph:1980-1990 ca

Celerifero from 1795 in the Galbiati di Brughiero collection and shown at the exhibition "Man on two wheels". Date of Photograph:1980-1990 ca

Jaipur: people gathered in front of a house. In the foreground, a woman using a loom India Jaipur. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Young woman working at a loom in a workshop. Postcard sent by the author to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1938

Women from Sardegna at the loom Sardinia. Date of Photograph:1903

Interior of the Conceria Pedani. Two women with large pieces of hide, stretched in wooden frames, in a large room. Date of Photograph:1919 -1920 ca

Leather hung to dry and in tension on wooden racks held up by two workers at the Pedani Tannery. Italy Pedani Tannery. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Llangollen (oil on canvas)
NGW186879 Llangollen (oil on canvas) by Ibbetson, Julius Caesar (1759-1817); National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Japanese woman weaving cloth on a loom, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: Japanese woman weaving cloth on a loom, Japan, c.1890 s

Utensils and tools of the Malagasy people of Madagascar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

The scene at Minskip near Boroughbridge, north of Harrogate, Yorkshire, England in the old house of Mr and Mrs Booth. Under the original old beams, they and two girl assistants work at their looms

Young weaver in Koudougou, Burkina Faso, West Africa, Africa

Love Conquered Fear, c1840. Creator: Auguste Hervieu
Love Conquered Fear, c1840. Ragged child workers in a Victorian textile factory. British writer Frances Trollope visited Manchester in 1832 to witness the condition of children employed in

Woman operating a power loom for weaving cotton, c1840. The model illustrated is that invented by Roberts (c1815-1820). Belting connecting to the drive shaft is shown at centre back of the picture

A housewife at her loom, with her two children, 1859. Creator: Constantin Hansen
A housewife at her loom, with her two children, 1859

African-American women weaving rug in home economics class at Hampton Institute, Va. 1899 or 1900
African-American women weaving rug in home economics class at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1899 or 1900

The International Exhibition: Messrs. Harrison and Son's power-loom for weaving flax, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Messrs. Harrison and Son's power-loom for weaving flax, 1862. This loom combines many important improvements

Laos, Vientiane, traditional Lao textile loom

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Looms in a factury in the Kente weavers village

A tow breaker machine, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

A reeling machine, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

A hackling machine, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Striking up, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

A Plain Power Loom, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

A bleaching liquor cave, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Bleaching yarn on grass, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

A Spinning Frame, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Linen manufacture, Plain power loom Date: late 19th century

A Dobbie Loom, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Linen manufacture, Dobbie loom Date: late 19th century

A bale of flax, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Linen manufacture, Jacquard loom Date: late 19th century

Jacquard Looms, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

A boom yard, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Peaking, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

A Pirn Winding Machine, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Production of linen, a spreader machine, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Production of linen, an Equaliser machine, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Production of linen, a Roving Frame, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

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"Loom: A Tapestry of Timeless Craftsmanship and Cultural Heritage" Step into the cotton weaving shed in Preston, Lancashire, where the rhythmic clatter of looms creates a symphony of textile artistry. Witness the intricate process behind Navajo Indian rugs being made in the USA, as skilled hands deftly navigate through colorful threads to create stunning patterns. In another corner of Preston, Lancashire, cotton weavers sit at their looms, their nimble fingers bringing life to delicate fabrics. Journey further back in time to the home of a Spitalfields weaver or witness a silk weaver's meticulous work in 1855. Even within Pentonville Prison Cell or a Swedish Peasant Interior, the loom remains an instrument for creativity and solace. It knows no boundaries when it comes to expressing human ingenuity and resilience. The power loom revolutionizes weaving with its mechanical prowess but does not diminish the artistry involved. Just like The Lady of Shalott gazing upon Lancelot's reflection on her tapestry, these creations tell stories that transcend time. Let us not forget that every masterpiece has humble beginnings – from the first weaving-loom that sparked this timeless craft to women laboring diligently in carpet factories or lace curtains being meticulously manufactured in Nottingham factories, and are more than just tools; they are gateways into worlds woven with passion and skill. They preserve traditions while embracing innovation – keeping alive our shared heritage through threads interlaced with love and dedication.