Art Institute of Chicago
Student Notebook Containing Notes, Diagrams and Swatches
Alfred Fehr (Switzerland, 1879-1955)
- Date
- c. 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
- Culture
- Germany
- Department
- Textiles
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
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.
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- Object type
- AAT300028051
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