The Jacquard Machine Analyzed and Explained by E. A. Posselt
QR code
"The Jacquard Machine Analyzed and Explained" by E. A. Posselt is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This detailed work focuses on the Jacquard machine, a significant invention in textile manufacturing, exploring its mechanisms, applications, and operational techniques. It aims to provide practical insights into the machine's design, operation, and the preparation of Jacquard cards necessary for weaving complex fabrics. The opening portion introduces the Jacquard machine and its
historical context, outlining its inventor Joseph Marie Jacquard's early life and challenges. Posselt emphasizes the machine's mechanical functions, such as the role of hooks, leashes, and needles in weaving, as well as the importance of punching cards for controlling the warp threads. The preface also mentions the lack of literature on this topic, positioning the book as a crucial resource for students and practitioners in the field of textile arts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Posselt, E. A. (Emanuel Anthony), 1858-1921 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 06008131 |
| Title |
The Jacquard Machine Analyzed and Explained With an appendix on the preparation of jacquard cards, and practical hints to learners of jacquard designing |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TS: Technology: Manufactures |
| Subject | Jacquard weaving |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54193 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 656 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!