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Arkwright's water frame spinning machine.

Diagram of Arkwright's water frame; 1878. The water frame is the name given to a water-powered spinning frame which was an easy way to create cotton thread. The first time the machine was used in 1768. It was able to spin 128 threads at a time; which was the easiest and fastest method than ever before. It was developed by Richard Arkwright; who patented the technology in 1767.
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Title:
Arkwright's water frame spinning machine.
Caption:
Diagram of Arkwright's water frame; 1878. The water frame is the name given to a water-powered spinning frame which was an easy way to create cotton thread. The first time the machine was used in 1768. It was able to spin 128 threads at a time; which was the easiest and fastest method than ever before. It was developed by Richard Arkwright; who patented the technology in 1767.
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8597 x 7318 px | 180.0 MB
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72.8 x 62.0 cm | 28.7 x 24.4 in (300 dpi)
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