((Information |description =((en|1=Arkwright_Spinning_frame:This was the precursor to the Water Frame. Images from Marsden 1884 book on Cotton Spinning. )) |date =1884 |source =https://www.sciencephoto.com/media/671892/view/arkwright-s-water-frame-1769 |author =Unknown |permission =((PD-UK-unknown))((PD-1923)) )) Category:Spinning machines
Arkwright's water frame, illustration. This water-powered spinning frame was developed by Richard Arkwright (1732-1792), British industrialist and inventor, who patented the technology in 1769. The machine was originally powered by horses at a factory in Nottingham. In 1770 Arkwright built a water-powered version in Cromford, Derbyshire. The water frame produced strong cotton yarn. Instead of human labour, it used a series of rollers to draw out the cotton fibre which was then twisted by spindles. This made cotton-spinning much cheaper.
This browser is not supported by Wikiwand :( Wikiwand requires a browser with modern capabilities in order to provide you with the best reading experience. Please download and use one of the following browsers:
Your input will affect cover photo selection, along with input from other users.
X
Get ready for Wikiwand 2.0 🎉! the new version arrives on September 1st! Don't want to wait?
Oh no, there's been an error
Please help us solve this error by emailing us at support@wikiwand.com
Let us know what you've done that caused this error, what browser you're using, and whether you have any special extensions/add-ons installed.
Thank you!