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Meet a self-made innovator who changed stocking manufacture and left a lasting New England footprint.
This edition follows the life and work of a curious inventor who brought a dramatic leap to hosiery with the Shawknit stocking loom. It blends personal character with a technical breakthrough, showing how inspiration, persistence, and public spirit shaped a regional success story that crossed oceans.
- Learn how the Shawknit stocking loom knit a full stocking in minutes, automating steps that once required many hands.
- See the practical arc from invention to capital, including the formation of the Shaw Stocking Company and rapid growth.
- Discover the loom’s reception abroad, from patenting in England to demonstrations before leaders in Parliament.
- Experience the inventor’s public life, park creation, and the ties between his work, landscape, and friendships.
Ideal for readers of biography, industrial history, and New England culture, who want a compact look at a noted innovator’s life and legacy.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the life and innovations of Benjamin Franklin Shaw, an American inventor and entrepreneur whose remarkable mind and unrelenting determination led to significant advancements in the textile industry. Born into poverty, Shaw's self-taught education and unwavering curiosity fueled his quest for knowledge and invention. The book details Shaw's struggles and triumphs as he developed the first seamless stocking and the circular knitting machine, revolutionizing the production of hosiery. Beyond his technical brilliance, the book also delves into Shaw's literary pursuits, his advocacy for protective tariffs, and his deep concern for the well-being of his employees and the community around him. Through a captivating narrative, this book offers valuable insights into the life of a remarkable innovator and the impact of his work on American industry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282906214_0
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