Title
Jacquard Loom Salesman modelCatalog Number
102689075Type
Still ImageDescription
Black and white drawing . Model of Jacquard loom with a man seated controlling the loom. There are letters beside different parts. At the bottom of image: "The Jacquare loom, controlled bay a chain of perforated cards, was a milestone in the development of carpet production, model was in use in 1877.Verso: White paper label:{" Jacquard Loom Joseph-Marie Jacquard Pictured is a rare salesman's model of a Jacquard loom. The Jacquard Loom is the predecessor of modern punch-card computers. The punched cards carried instructions that controlled the weaving of intricate patterns. (5) Return to the Computer Museum. 300 Congress street, Boston 02210, Atten: Archives".
Another label contained same information as the above with The Computer Museum Logo and address.
Identifying Numbers
| Other number | #1518 | Verso: pencil |
| Other number | 240 | Verso: white paper sticker ink |
Dimensions
overall: 10 in x 5 1/2 inCategory
PhotographCredit
Courtesy of Gwen BellLot Number
X7413.2015
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