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Fabric samples

Date
1941
Archive
Parets del Vallès Municipal Archive
Document type
Imatge fixa
Reference code
303900-19400101-1
Link to the archive
Description

The sheet of the textile sample book of the Line Industry of 1941 is a unique document that allows us to learn about Catalan textile production at a time after the war and autarchy. This unusual type of documentary shows the quality, variety and design of the fabrics produced, and reflects the importance of the textile sector as the country’s economic and identity engine. The document also tells us about the industry’s ability to adapt in a context of restrictions and state control. It is an example of how creativity and technique survived in difficult times, and how Catalan industry maintained links with European trends despite the political isolation of the regime.