Power Loom Factory of Thomas Robinson Esqr, Stockport

Power loom factory of Thomas Robinson Esqr. Stockport / James Nasmyth delin; JW Lowry sculpt. [c1849-1850?]. Print, engraving, trimmed to platemark 17.5x32cm. View of factory interior with five rows of c100 power looms using overhead lathe drives, operatives women, visitor and children looking around, spare rollers in corner. [James Nasmyth patents for printing calicoes etc, 1849-1850; Thomas Robinson textile machinery patents, 1844-1849] Factory located in Stockport, Cheshire