France's National Archives explores the history of textiles in new 'Made in France' exhibit.
Share this article on TalkOver two rooms on the second floor of the grand National Archives building in Paris’ Marais, the “Made in France”, starting with the codifying of production standards with official seals under King Louis XIV, cementing the country’s status as the center of luxury.
Colbert also created the role of inspectors to visit the factories, and these officials diligently collected, annotated and bound samples. Much of the exhibit focuses on international trade, and how the French manufacturers sent their exports as far abroad as China, Latin America and the Middle East. There are also fascinating examples of the first international trade fairs established to promote French goods.
Monteil noted that the Palais Galliera has now set up a research group to investigate which garments contain arsenic in their collection.
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