Zinkhütter Hof
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English title | The Zinkhütter Hof Museum |
Authors & editors | Wenzler, Sebastian [Author] |
Publisher | Gesellschaft zur Förderung des Museums für Industrie- Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeschichte für den Raum Aachen in Stolberg |
Languages | German (main text) |
Medium | Book |
Edition | 1 |
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Scope & content | Summary TranslationA guide to the Zinkhütter Hof zinc smelting museum, which was originally a glass kiln, built in the 1830s. It was sold for zinc production in 1904.The guide describes the history of zinc production, in general and in the region. There were hammer mills in the Stolberg Valley from the late Middle Ages, for use in the iron industry. The hammers were used for brass as well as iron from the 16th century. The next section deals with the production, processing and use of zinc, in general and in the region.The remainder of the guide covers the use of zinc for utensils, sculpture and architecture, and the needles for which Aachen was famous.The book is illustrated with diagrams and black-and-white photos. |
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Accession no. 229843
- Shelf location: W 114.3_PRY
- Donor: Michael Dufau
- Notes: Summary TranslationA guide to the Zinkhütter Hof zinc smelting museum, which was originally a glass kiln, built in the 1830s. It was sold for zinc production in 1904.The guide describes the history of zinc production, in general and in the region. There were hammer mills in the Stolberg Valley from the late Middle Ages, for use in the iron industry. The hammers were used for brass as well as iron from the 16th century. The next section deals with the production, processing and use of zinc, in general and in the region.The remainder of the guide covers the use of zinc for utensils, sculpture and architecture, and the needles for which Aachen was famous.The book is illustrated with diagrams and black-and-white photos.