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Student Notebook Containing Notes, Diagrams and Swatches

A work made of bound notebook of technical notes and weave samples: fabrics for clothing and mixed goods, ribbed and twill cottons, and jacquard; 176 pages.
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  • A work made of bound notebook of technical notes and weave samples: fabrics for clothing and mixed goods, ribbed and twill cottons, and jacquard; 176 pages.

Date:

c. 1898–1900

Artist:

Alfred Fehr (Switzerland, 1879-1955)

About this artwork

Beginning about 1898, Alfred Fehr studied textile technology and management at Reutlingen University in southern Germany. He kept a careful record of his studies with this notebook, which includes extensive, beautifully handwritten notes, weaving diagrams for a variety of structures, and fabric swatches. After completing his education, Fehr returned to Switzerland and made a career as technical manager of a weaving factory. The notebook was donated by his granddaughter.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Alfred Fehr

Title

Student Notebook Containing Notes, Diagrams and Swatches

Place

Germany (Object made in)

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Written 1898–1900

Medium

Bound notebook of technical notes and weave samples: fabrics for clothing and mixed goods, ribbed and twill cottons, and jacquard; 176 pages

Dimensions

38.7 × 27.3 × 6.7 cm (15 1/4 × 10 3/4 × 2 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Odette Brabec

Reference Number

2015.597

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