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Vienna 2013
Category: Misc
Anton Pelz Shoe Factory
The shoe factory was established in the 16th district of Vienna in 1900 by Anton Pelz, a shoemaker master from Bohemia. Henceforth the name Pelz stood for high quality and handmade shoes for women and men. In 1920, thirty people were employed at the shoe factory that resided meanwhile in the 7th district. In order to remain profitable in the war and crisis years greater emphasis was paid on exports and the expansion of mechanized production. Nevertheless, the intention to produce high quality was never abdonded. The grandson of the founder ran the business until the 1960s. Sorry for the quite bad quality of the photos, but due to the difficult light and the reflections I could not take better ones.
The so-called ‘Golden Twenties’ were indeed golden, at least to some extent.
Four orignal pieces from the Inter war period
Grillwork
Grillwork was a regular design element in the 19th century. Nowadays it is used only on special occasions. The piece above is quite new and was installed as a part of the entrance to a big department store on ‘Kärntner Straße’
Climbing the skies
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Vienna 2013
Red mikado
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Vienna 2013
Anselm Glück
Anselm Glück
‘Fast wär ich’s nicht’ 2009
Acrylic on canvas
45 x 45 cm
City in approach
When the city approaches a Renaissance palace
In this case it is the so-called ‘Neugebäude Palace’ which was constructed clearly outside Vienna in the second half of the 16th century. Later it fell into disuse and was partly destroyed. Only in 2001 the palace was restored and is now being used as a site for open-air cinema, concerts, exhibitions and other festivities.
The shoes in my hand
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Vienna 2013
Lights
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Vienna 2013
FREITAG
FREITAG is known for its messenger bags made from used truck tarpaulins. The bags are cut by hand and finished with worn bicycle tubes and car seat belts.
Tote by Freitag
The Viennese store in Neubaugasse 26 is completely furnished with the award-winning modular shelving system by Colin Schaelli. The shelves are made from used materials as well.
Shelving system by Colin Schaelli
Business bag by Freitag
FREITAG STORE WIEN
Neubaugasse 26
1070 Wien
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