30s SPH - Sharon Preiswerk Hürlimann

1931: Together with fellow Bauhäusler Gertrude Preiswerk and Heinrich-Otto Hürlimann establishes a hand-weaving workshop in Zurich, Switzerland named "S-P-H Stoffe" (S-P-H Fabrics). Important commissions from the Swiss firm “Wohnbedarf”. Becomes member of the “Swiss Werkbund”. Participates successfully in the “Basler Messe” (Basle Trade Fair). Shows fabrics for coverings, curtains and upholstery at the Werkbund exhibition in Stuttgart.

Gertrude Preiswerk at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection

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1933: “S-P-H Stoffe” dissolves. Continues workshop as “S+H Stoffe” with Heinrich-Otto Hürlimann.