"Textiles" - Christopher Payne's Photographs Documenting the Last Textile Mills in New England

Photographer and architect Christopher Payne has documented 25 of the last existing textile mills in New England, in a series called "Textiles." Some of them are over a century old and still going strong, using vintage machinery and techniques.

(Image: Christopher Payne)

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#10 Laura 2016-01-25 14:48

I wish he had labeled where each photo was taken. I'd love to know where the remaining factoruies are.

#9 Pemela 2016-01-19 15:12

Absolutely fascinating and beautiful, so hope these wonderful historic mills survive. Thank you TQS for showing.

#8 tgoing04 2016-01-18 23:23

I really had no idea what was/is involved in creating fabrics. Looking at the pictures is very interesting. To do this must be an art that is truly loved. it is probably a love/hate relationship at times. Thank you so much for sharing.

#7 ann6340 2016-01-18 17:46

Oh my! I had no idea what was involved. Thanks for pictures. So interesting.

#6 swalker287 2016-01-18 16:51

Viewing Chris Payne's "Textiles" led me to look at several of his other portfolio projects - some industries still hanging on and other segments rotting and crumbling. So sad that some beautiful structures have been abandoned and are now in such disrepair.

#5 littlemight 2016-01-18 13:57

I really love these pictures. It's so nice to see these mills working and producing fabric.

#4 Virgie 2016-01-18 13:57

It is a shame what has happened to American industry. This is just one more example of what technology has left this country and young people with no skills to make anything here. Hope they survive.

#3 Starlet 2016-01-18 13:30

This is awesome. Are there organized tours to the factories?

#2 petey 2016-01-18 13:18

Beautiful photos....need a description under them, tho. Impressed that the old is still producing!

#1 Mojoe 2016-01-18 13:18

Fascinatingly beautiful! Hope these remaining mills survive. Thank you TQS for bringing this to our attention. Joy

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