John T. Reading

American, born England, 1834

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This is a photograph of a textile factory interior. The image shows a room filled with wooden machinery and equipment used for weaving, including a large loom in the center. Spools of thread and rolls of textiles are visible at different stages of production. Natural light is present in the room, casting shadows across the workspace. The photo captures the industrial aesthetic and working environment of an early factory setting, with wooden beams and frameworks contributing to the architectural structure of the activity area.
John T. Reading, Coverlet and Carpet Weaving Factory Interior, 1870s, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), The Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, 2023.146.154

Coverlet and Carpet Weaving Factory Interior

John T. Reading · 1870s · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2023.146.154

Three men are standing outside a brick building with a sign that reads "COVERLET & CARPET WEAVING." The man in the center is dressed formally in a dark suit and long coat, holding a hat. The other two men are wearing vests over light-colored shirts and hats, with one appearing to hold a bundle of woven goods. The setting is industrial or commercial, with stacked goods and an unpaved ground surface. The background includes the brick building with shuttered windows and a wooden gate nearby.
John T. Reading, Coverlet and Carpet Weaving, 1870s, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), The Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, 2023.146.98

Coverlet and Carpet Weaving

John T. Reading · 1870s · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2023.146.98