Water Frame
Tionna Ellis
Who is the inventor?
How does the invention work
What is the purpose of the invention
Biboraphy
MLA:
Hirsh, Richard F.
"Arkwright, Sir Richard." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2014.
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30 Jan. 2014.
Arkwright's Water Frame, C 1775.. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 13 Feb 2014. http://quest.eb.com/images/102_548553
"Water frame." World of Invention. Gale, 2006. Student Resources in Context. Web. 13 Feb. 2014.
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"Water frame." World of Invention. Gale, 2006. Student Resources in Context. Web. 13 Feb. 2014.
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why was there a need for this invention
Arkwright's prototype spinner was powered by horses, but in 1771 he perfected a water-powered spinner, hence the name water frame cotton yarn had been used in the weaving of fabrics. Unfortunately, the yarn spun using the "great wheel" or the spinning jenny was too weak for many applications, including hosiery. In looms, cotton yarn could be used as weft, but was not strong enough to serve as warp; in most cases, stronger threads of linen were used for this purpose. Arkwright's water frame first rn suitable for use as both warp and weft. For the first time in England, all-cotton materials could be woven.