Wieden in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Josef Madersperger (1768-1850)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 9, 2022
1. Josef Madersperger (1768-1850) Marker
Erfinder
der Nahmaschine
Wien 1814
Inventor of the Sewing Machine, Vienna, 1814
Erected 1933.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.
Location. 48° 11.959′ N, 16° 22.176′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Wieden. Marker is on Resselpark, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Resselpark 1, Wien 1040, Austria. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Siegfried Marcus (here, next to this marker); Kaiserliche Akademie der Wissenschaften / Imperial Academy of Sciences (within shouting distance of this marker); Iosepho (Joseph) Ressel (within shouting distance of this marker); Antonio Vivaldi (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Johann und Josef Strauss (about 120 meters away); Johannes Brahms (about 150 meters away); Karol Szymanowski (1882 - 1937)
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More about this marker. The marker is located in Ressel Park in front of the Technical University.
Also see . . .
1. Josef Madersperger (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Josef Madersperger (* October 6, 1768 in Kufstein; † October 2, 1850 in Vienna) was a tailor. He is one of the inventors of the sewing machine… In 1790 his father and he relocated to Vienna because his parents' house in Tirol burned down. In 1807 he began development of the sewing machine, spending all his savings and leisure time. In 1814 he presented his first sewing machine, which imitated a human hand. Madersperger did not commercialize the 1815 granted privilege which expired after 3 years. By 1823 he was registered as a "former" middle-class tailor.(Submitted on January 12, 2023.)
2. Sewing Machine (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: A sewing machine is a machine used to sew fabric and materials together with thread. Sewing machines were invented during the first Industrial Revolution to decrease the amount of manual sewing work performed(Submitted on January 12, 2023.)in clothing companies. Since the invention of the first sewing machine, generally considered to have been the work of Englishman Thomas Saint in 1790, the sewing machine has greatly improved the efficiency and productivity of the clothing industry.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 9, 20222. Josef Madersperger (1768-1850) Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
