St. Gallen's Embroidery Boom

St. Gallen's Embroidery Boom. The embroidery industry in St. Gallen was so large that it employed up to 100,000 people at the end of the 18th century, with man…

Location: St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland

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Category: legendary

The embroidery industry in St. Gallen was so large that it employed up to 100,000 people at the end of the 18th century, with many farmers and artisans working from home to increase their income. This led to a significant rise in the demand for embroidered products, particularly after the invention of the hand embroidery machine in 1828. The industry's growth was further boosted by the end of the American Civil War and the onset of free trade politics.

Source: St._Gallen_embroidery

St. Gallen's Embroidery Boom — St. Gallen, Canton of Zurich

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