Spinning Mule Collection

A spinning mule used to manufacture cotton
5310103 A spinning mule used to manufacture cotton; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a spinning mule used to manufacture cotton. The spinning mule is a machine used to spin cotton and other fibres)

Engraving of Samuel Crompton, c. 1860 (engraving)
1574508 Engraving of Samuel Crompton, c. 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Samuel Crompton (1753-1827) English inventor. His spinning mule of 1779

Love Conquered Fear, 1840. Michael Armstrong, adopted by a mill owner, embracing his brother Edward who is one of the ragged factory boys working amongst the spinning mules

Scotland, New Lanark, Spinning Needles on Spinning Mule Machine

Samuel Crompton, Inventor of the Spinning-Mule (engraving)
665313 Samuel Crompton, Inventor of the Spinning-Mule (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Crompton, Inventor of the Spinning-Mule)

Statue in Nelson-Square, Bolton, to the Memory of Samuel Crompton, the Inventor of the Spinning-Machine called the Mule
1587853 Statue in Nelson-Square, Bolton, to the Memory of Samuel Crompton, the Inventor of the Spinning-Machine called the Mule (engraving) by English School

The Spinning-Mule (engraving)
2799962 The Spinning-Mule (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spinning-Mule)

Inauguration of the Statue to Samuel Crompton, Inventor of the Spinning-Mule, in Nelson-Square, Bolton
1587857 Inauguration of the Statue to Samuel Crompton, Inventor of the Spinning-Mule, in Nelson-Square, Bolton, Sunday-School Children singing the National Anthem (engraving) by English School

Cromptons Wonderful Spinning Mule, c1934. Illustration showing the spinning mule, invented between 1775 and 1779 by Samuel Crompton to spin cotton and other fibres

Cotton-Spinning, c19th century
Cotton-Spinning. Various aspects of cotton spinning, including Bobbin and fly-frames (1, 2) and Spinning Mules (3, 4), c19th century

The spinning mule, c1880. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Samuel Crompton, English inventor of the spinning mule, c1880s. Artist: James Morrison
Samuel Crompton, English inventor of the spinning mule, c1880s. Between 1772 and 1779 Crompton invented the spinning mule frame

Cotton manufacture: mule spinning, c1830. A self-acting mule of the type devised by Richard Roberts in 1825. Roberts spinning mule produced better yarn than any other machine

Spinning cotton with self-acting mules of the type devised by Richard Roberts in 1825 (c1835). These could be powered by water wheel or steam engine

SAMUEL CROMPTON (1753-1827). English inventor of the spinning mule. Statue by W. Calder Marshall of Crompton in Nelson Square, Bolton, England. Lithograph, c1862

Samuel Crompton, British inventor
Samuel Crompton (1753-1827), British inventor. Crompton was born at Firwood, near the textile town of Bolton. In 1779 he designed and built his spinning mule

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Love Conquered Fear, 1840: A Tribute to the Spinning Mule In the heart of Scotland's New Lanark, a revolutionary invention was born - the spinning mule. Samuel Crompton, an ingenious English inventor, gave life to this remarkable machine that would forever change the course of cotton-spinning history. Engraved in time and memory, we see Crompton standing proudly beside his creation. His statue in Nelson-Square, Bolton stands as a testament to his genius and contribution to the industrial revolution, and is here that Sunday-school children gather around, singing their national anthem in honor of this great innovator. The spinning mule itself is a marvel to behold. Its intricate design allows for precise control over every aspect of cotton spinning. The spinning needles on its frame dance with grace and precision as they transform raw fibers into fine threads ready for weaving. Cotton manufacture in the 19th century relied heavily on these self-acting mules devised by Richard Roberts in 1825. They became an indispensable tool for textile factories across England and beyond. As we delve deeper into history, we catch glimpses of workers operating Crompton's wonderful spinning mule circa 1934. Their skilled hands expertly guide the machine through each spin and twist, creating yarns that will eventually become fabrics adorning countless lives. But amidst all these images lies a story that goes beyond mere machinery – it is one where love conquers fear. Love for innovation drove Samuel Crompton to overcome any doubts or obstacles he faced during his journey towards perfecting the spinning mule. Today, we pay homage not only to Crompton but also to those who worked tirelessly alongside him; their dedication helped shape our modern world. The legacy left behind by these pioneers continues to inspire generations of inventors and dreamers alike. So let us remember them all – from Samuel Crompton himself to the Sunday-school children singing their hearts out in Nelson-Square.