ANNE WANNER'S Textiles in History / exhibitions |
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NATIONAL MUSEUM ZURICH Museumstrasse 2 8001 Zürich, Switzerland Postfach 8021 Zürich |
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+41 (0)44 218 65 11 F. +41 (0)44 211 29 49 kanzlei@snm.admin.ch www.landesmuseum.ch www.soiepirate.ch Information & Bookings concerning tours and supporting program MonFri 9 am12.30 pm T. +41 (0)44 218 65 04 | fuehrungen@snm.admin.ch |
Opening
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Publication (see also: publications) To coincide with the exhibition, a lavishly illustrated two-volume book about the history and fabric designs of Abraham Ltd. is being published by Verlag Scheidegger & Spiess. Volume 1 recounts the history of Abraham Ltd. and analyses its role in the context of the times and of international developments. Volume 2 presents the fabric designs in all their glory as well as showcasing some of the countless fashion creations to which they gave rise. Volume 1: Soie pirate. The
History of Abraham Ltd. Volume 2: Soie
pirate. The Fabric Designs of Abraham Ltd. Rosen, Tupfen,
Streifen |
Soie pirate. Textilarchiv
Abraham Zurich At the heart of «Soie pirate» is the Zurich-based textile company Abraham Ltd. The Abraham Archive with its vast array of textile treasures sheds light on the most diverse aspects of fabrics and fashion in the second half of the 20th century. The charismatic personality of Gustav Zumsteg, the innumerable fabric patterns, swatch books, and photographs on show, as well as a printing table and glimpse into the future of the archive will transport visitors into a fascinating world of exquisite craftsmanship, innovative artistry, and glamour. |
Guided Tours and Events «Lebendige Erinnerungen Zeitzeugen und Zeitzeuginnen erzählen» Die Stoffkollektionen, der hohe Qualitätsanspruch wie auch das Arbeitsethos der Firma Abraham leben weiter in den Erinnerungen der früheren Mitarbeitenden. Drei ehemalige Angestellte berichten von Erlebnissen aus dem Firmenalltag. Mit Ernst Zollinger (Disponent), Hans Weiss (Leiter Verkauf), Helena Helbling (Textildesignerin). Moderation Isabel Koellreuter (Historikerin, Basel). Mi 10.11.10 | 18.30 «Ornament im Diskurs» «Ins beste Licht
gerückt» |
Private GroupsInformation and bookings Tours «Fireworks in
Silk» guided tour and aperitif |
Guided Tours with Guests Do 11.11.10 | 18.00. Mit Martin
Widmer Guided Tours additional guided
tours: |
Children & Families:Information and bookings «Patterns &
Colors» creative workshop for families Workshop for
children
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Visits: Gessner AG, Wädenswil Robt.
Schwarzenbach & Co. AG, Thalwil Satin, Samt und
Seidenzauber, Ortsmuseum Küsnacht |
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