Jacquard Mechanism And Harness Mounting (1912)

By Fred Bradbury

Book Overview

""Jacquard Mechanism and Harness Mounting"" is a comprehensive guide to the use and maintenance of the Jacquard loom, a revolutionary weaving machine invented in the early 19th century. Written by Fred Bradbury and originally published in 1912, this book covers the history and development of the Jacquard loom, as well as its various components and functions. The author provides detailed instructions for assembling and adjusting the harness, which controls the movement of the warp threads, and explains how to operate the Jacquard mechanism, which controls the pattern of the weft threads. This book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the intricate workings of the Jacquard loom. Whether you are a professional weaver, a student of textile history, or simply curious about this fascinating machine, ""Jacquard Mechanism and Harness Mounting"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the art and science of weaving.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120302889
• ISBN13: 9781120302885
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"