Title
Engraving of Samuel Crompton
Caption
Samuel Crompton (1753-1827) English inventor. His spinning mule of 1779. Being too poor to apply for a patent, he sold his invention for £67 to a manufacturer in Bolton. Engraving c1860.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A08_200
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (4,0Mb) / 12,4in x 18,8in / 3717 x 5642 (300dpi)