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Deutsches Damast- und Frottiermuseum and its collection
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The Deutsches Damast- und Frottiermuseum in Großschönau offers a unique insight into the local textile history. Visitors can see functional, historical Großschönau looms used for canvas, damask, jacquard and terry cloth. This provides a tangible connection to the past and allows visitors to understand the intricate processes involved in textile production.
Technical Rarities at the Deutsches Damast- und Frottiermuseum
The museum is home to technical rarities that can only be found in Großschönau. These include a functional, reconstructed damask hand loom with a pulling device from 1835 and the last functional terry hand loom in Germany. These unique pieces offer a rare glimpse into the past and the evolution of textile production techniques.
Special Exhibitions and Online Resources at the Deutsches Damast- und Frottiermuseum
In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum also hosts changing special exhibitions in its art cabinet. This ensures that there is always something new to discover for repeat visitors. Furthermore, a part of the museum's collection can be researched online on museum-digital, allowing visitors to delve deeper into the museum's offerings before or after their visit.
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