The Lead Pencil Manufactory of A. W. Faber at Stein near Nürnberg, Bavaria
"The Lead Pencil Manufactory of A. W. Faber at Stein near Nürnberg, Bavaria" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, specifically in celebration of the centenary of the lead pencil manufactory established by Kaspar Faber in 1761. This publication highlights the evolution of the lead pencil as an essential writing and artistic tool, tracing its origins from ancient times through to modern manufacturing techniques and commercial successes. The book detailsthe progression of the Faber factory from its humble beginnings to its prominence in the pencil industry, emphasizing innovations in pencil composition and manufacturing processes, particularly the use of clay and blacklead. Key figures in the establishment's history, such as Anton Wilhelm Faber and his successors, are portrayed as visionary leaders who fostered advancements in production quality and expanded the business's reach into international markets. The account captures the challenges faced, including competition and fraud, as well as the celebrated jubilee festivities that marked the establishment's impact on trade and artisanship, highlighting the community’s involvement and the moral responsibility of the proprietors towards their workers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Faber-Castell (Firm) |
|---|---|
| Title | The Lead Pencil Manufactory of A. W. Faber at Stein near Nürnberg, Bavaria An Historical Sketch |
| Note | Reading ease score: 41.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by deaurider, Carolyn Jablonski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| Subject | Faber-Castell (Firm) -- History |
| Subject | Pencil industry -- Germany -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52256 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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