The history of the Weiler textile industry began with the establishment of the first dyeing consortium around 1880. In addition to the Schusterinsel dyeing and finishing works, the Schetty dye works, the Schwarzenbach silk weaving mill and Bochmann Bros. also settled here. The textile industry not only shaped the district structurally, but was also firmly anchored in the population as the largest employer. However, with the crisis in this industry in the 1970s, textile production in Weiler also came to an end. The museum is housed in the former workshops of the Robert Schwarzenbach silk fabric weaving mill. Aerial photographs show the extent of the once flourishing industry. Historical machines, tools, pattern books, weaving shuttles, yarn spools, punch cards and pattern drawings reflect the textile working world. The new special exhibition on the textile works of Hans Theo Baumann is currently on display. In the 1970s, the artist, who grew up in Weil am Rhein, worked for Schiesser and Irisette. Hans Theo Baumann has had a decisive influence on design in the Federal Republic of Germany from the post-war period to the present day. His name is closely associated with German design. He has developed designs for more than 50 companies that have been in production for decades - in some cases to this day - and has thus written design history.
Joachim Kempf will guide you through the exhibition and the entire Schwarzenbach site. Registration is not required. The meeting point is in the museum
Joachim Kempf will guide you through the exhibition and the entire Schwarzenbach site. Registration is not required. The meeting point is in the museum
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