jan 1, 1804 - Jacquard Loom

Description:

Invented in 1804 by Joseph Marie Jacquard, the Jacquard Loom, was based on earlier French looms, the Jacquard Loom used strings of punch cards to create complicated designs. This invention was a huge step in automating and speeding up the weaving process. This invention also marks the beginning of computing.

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Improvements in the fiber industry after 1600

ByMarlee

12 Dec 2020

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Date:

jan 1, 1804

Now

~ 221 years ago