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Witnesses through silk – insight into textile archives
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Open in the appThe textile industry played a defining role in Swiss history. In the 20th century, fashion converter Abraham held a key position in the textile industry and supplied international haute couture with the latest fabric creations from Switzerland. Abraham and the major Zurich silk… The textile industry played a defining role in Swiss history. In the 20th century, fashion converter Abraham held a key position in the textile industry and supplied international haute couture with the latest fabric creations from Switzerland. Abraham and the major Zurich silk weaving mills documented their production in extensive company archives. Original sample books, fabric collections, collection books and fabric rolls are part of these archives. A selection of these will be available for visitors to view during the guided tour.