Jedediah Strutt
(1726-1797), Inventor and cotton manufacturerSitter in 2 portraits
Designer of an improved stocking-frame, which laid the foundation for a rich hosiery business; went into partnership with Arkwright, making first stockings, then weaving cotton calicoes; the business was carried on by his son, William, who designed iron-framed, multi-storey buildings for his factories.
by Henry Meyer, after Joseph Wright
stipple engraving, 1797 or after (circa 1790)
NPG D6879
by Henry Meyer, after Joseph Wright
stipple engraving, published 1833
NPG D6880
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