Laines BZ.F.
ID(s):
1926001M0
1926001M0
Subject
In 1853, Louis Jules Périllieux-Michelez purchased the former abbey of Yerres in Seine et Oise. He developed a worsted wool spinning mill and a weaving operation there. He marketed his wools under the brand "A Sainte Geneviève". This brand would be continued by his successors for a century. The factory was passed on to his son-in-law Léon Blazy and his brother. They continued the business by creating the company Blazy Frères. They achieved such renown that the spinning mill was nicknamed BZ.F by the staff and residents of the town of Yerres. In 1931, the factory was managed by the establishment "Laines et Tricots BZ.F.". It ceased operations in 1945.
In 1853, Louis Jules Périllieux-Michelez purchased the former abbey of Yerres in Seine et Oise. He developed a worsted wool spinning mill and a weaving operation there. He marketed his wools under the brand "A Sainte Geneviève". This brand would be continued by his successors for a century. The factory was passed on to his son-in-law Léon Blazy and his brother. They continued the business by creating the company Blazy Frères. They achieved such renown that the spinning mill was nicknamed BZ.F by the staff and residents of the town of Yerres. In 1931, the factory was managed by the establishment "Laines et Tricots BZ.F.". It ceased operations in 1945.
Description:
In a medallion, a shepherdess spins wool next to her sheep. Around the medallion are drawn several multicolored balls of yarn. The shepherdess symbolizes Saint Geneviève.
In a medallion, a shepherdess spins wool next to her sheep. Around the medallion are drawn several multicolored balls of yarn. The shepherdess symbolizes Saint Geneviève.
Source:
Private collection
Private collection
Date:
1926
1926
Language: French
Dimensions of the drawing (cm):
160 x 120
160 x 120
Signature:
Bottom left
Bottom left
Remark:
Annotations:
- in the right margin: "reduce the drawing to 24cm in height"
- at the top and left and in the bottom margin: list of colors for the printer
Annotations:
- in the right margin: "reduce the drawing to 24cm in height"
- at the top and left and in the bottom margin: list of colors for the printer
Materials:
Charcoal, gouache
Charcoal, gouache
Support:
Paper on linen
Paper on linen
Reference Devambez: 5543
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