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250th anniversary of the Oberkampf Factory


As of March 12, 2010:
The 250th anniversary of the Oberkampf factory: The eternal spring of Toile de Jouy


Thanks to the emerging industry of the late eighteenth century, Jouy became known worldwide.
 
Its fame comes from the Toile de Jouy factory which, founded in 1760 by Christophe Philippe Oberkampf, celebrates its 250th anniversary this year !


The Oberkampf factory of Jouy-en-Josas, by Jean-Baptiste Huet, Oil on canvas, 1807
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The Oberkampf factory of Jouy-en-Josas, by Jean-Baptiste Huet, Oil on canvas, 1807

The beautiful Musée de la Toile de Jouy was created and has continued to flourish thanks to the town of Jouy-en-Josas.


musée de la Toile de Jouy
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Founded in 1977, the museum pays tribute to Oberkampf, a German immigrant who became one of the greatest entrepreneurs of his time, and commemorates that remarkable feat of industry.
 
A constant effort over the years, starting with a small fund, has resulted in a first-class collection of nearly 7,000 pieces, reflecting the strong appreciation of Toile de Jouy in clothing and furniture from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century.

Renewal of the Collections




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Thanks to the acquisitions made over the years—both historically relevant and highly decorative—many original pieces (paintings, drawings, costumes, textiles) are now being revealed to the public.
 
This new presentation addresses both the desire to be comprehensive that prevails in an establishment such as ours, and that of a faithful public for new interests during each visit.


The new museum guide


The new museum guide is available and on sale :

100 pages, colour
Coated cover of 300 grams, perfect bound
Format 21 x 29.7 cm

Author: Anne-Thoisy Dallem, Museum Curator 
Graphic Design: Francis Goalec
Published by the Musée de la Toile de Jouy
Retail price: €19.50 (including tax)

Contents :
  • Presentation of the museum in the Chateau of Eglantine
  • History of the 83 years of activity of the factory of Jouy-en-Josas
  • Memorabilia of Oberkampf and his family
  • Printing secrets and materials
  • Toiles de Jouy and wallpaper
  • Decorative themes on printed fabric in vogue during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries
  • Other manufacturers, French and foreign
  • Oberkampf's legacy for the present day
  • Bibliography
  • Glossary

Audio guides for all



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The museum's audio guides now offer visitors a commentary in the language of their choice: French, English, German or Spanish.

A version of the audio guide is designed for children. It introduces them to printed fabrics in a playful manner.

Original script: Musée de la Toile de Jouy. 
Direction: Comediart. 
Production: Tonwelt (Vulcania / Puy de Dôme, Musée de la Poste de Paris, Musée des Beaux Arts de Tours, Musée National de l´Éducation de Rouen).
Made with the patronage of Thalès.

The audio guides are available for the nominal fee of €1 at the Musée de la Toile de Jouy.


Press kit


Contact : Bérénice Valot 01 39 56 48 64

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