Contemporary Witnesses from Silk – Insight into the Textile Archives

Description

The textile industry plays a significant role in the history of Switzerland. In the 20th century, the fashion converter Abraham takes a key position in the textile sector and supplies international haute couture with the latest fabric creations from Switzerland. Abraham and the large Zurich silk weaving mills have documented their production in extensive company archives. Original pattern books, fabric samples, collection books, and fabric rolls are part of these archives. A selection of these is available for visitors to view during the guided tour.

Highlights

• Insight into historical textile archives
• Original pattern books and fabric rolls
• Guided tour at the Swiss National Museum Zurich

General Information

The event offers a unique insight into the history of the textile industry in Switzerland. Visitors can view original documents and fabrics from the archives of the Zurich silk weaving mills and the fashion converter Abraham.

Location

Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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