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Photographic Print : WHITNEY: COTTON GIN, 1793. Eli Whitneys first cotton gin, 1793. Wood engraving, 19th century
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WHITNEY: COTTON GIN, 1793. Eli Whitneys first cotton gin, 1793. Wood engraving, 19th century
WHITNEY: COTTON GIN, 1793.
Eli Whitneys first cotton gin, 1793. Wood engraving, 19th century
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Media ID 7505251
1793 Chute Cotton Cotton Gin Invention Machine Plantation Whitney
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite WHITNEY: COTTON GIN, 1793 print. This captivating wood engraving, hailing from the 19th century and sourced from The Granger Collection in New York, takes you on a journey to the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. Witness Eli Whitney's groundbreaking invention, the cotton gin, in all its historical glory. Add this timeless piece of art to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19.4cm (12" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases a significant moment in history - Eli Whitney's first cotton gin, invented in 1793. The wood engraving, created in the 19th century, beautifully captures the essence of this groundbreaking invention. In this image, we see a group of men and women gathered around the cotton gin on a plantation in America's South. The machine itself stands tall and proud, representing an incredible leap forward for the agricultural industry at that time. Its intricate design is evident as it sits atop a wooden chute, ready to process vast amounts of raw cotton. What makes this particular depiction even more noteworthy is the inclusion of African Americans among those present. Their presence highlights their integral role in both cultivating and processing cotton during this era. The significance of Whitney's invention cannot be overstated; it revolutionized the production process by mechanizing what was once an arduous task done entirely by hand. This innovation not only increased efficiency but also had far-reaching social and economic implications for America. As we admire this historical artwork from The Granger Collection, New York, let us reflect on how Eli Whitney's cotton gin forever changed our world - shaping industries and societies alike through its late-18th-century inception as the very first machine capable of separating seeds from raw cotton fibers with remarkable speed and precision.
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