five important 19th century inventions that revolutionised industry, agriculture or manufacturing

French silk weaver J.M. Jacquard invents the Jacquard loom.

1800

German Frederick Koenig invents an improved printing press.

1810

The first successful steam locomotive, designed by George Stephenson, makes its debut.

1814

Henry Blair, the second African American to receive a U.S. patent, invents the corn planter.

1834

Englishman John Mercer invents a process to increase the tensile strength and affinity for dyes in cotton thread.

1844