PROPOSED TOPIC: THE JACQUARD LOOM: INFLUENCE ON 19TH-CENTURY TEXTILE PRODUCTION AND AUTOMATION
Examine and cover technical innovation, economic and social impact, and influence on automation and computing.
The jacquard loom automated the weaving of complex patterns, influencing later technological innovations, including computer programming. The loom helped develop the growth of textile industries in Europe.
This ultimately led to the development of less expensive textiles and expanding accessibility.
The loom contributed to modern technology with the punch card system, which directly inspired Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine. 4-6 pages
Images should be included on additional pages at the end of the paper with proper captions and citations.
How a Hand-Loom Led to the Birth of the Information Age. Oxford University Press, 2007