Eric will give an overview of the activity of the French-speaking manufacturers. Their activity occurred between 1837 (Nancy) and 1982 (Grenoble). He will address the question of type manufacturing techniques, which remained essentially manual until the first third of the 20th century, unlike in the United States. He will examine the case of the city of Bressuire which sheltered many factories between 1848 and 1965, then look at the industrial approach of Auguste Martin, and conclude with a brief history of the last active factory in Grenoble until 1982.
Wood Type Manufacturers in France
