Basel Paper Mill

Basel Paper Mill

The Basel Paper Mill (German: "Basler Papiermühle"), also known as the Swiss Museum for Paper, Writing and Printing (German: "Schweizerisches Museum für Papier, Schrift und Druck") in Basel, is primarily dedicated to papermaking, the art of book printing and writing in general. Through a combination of pictures and objects, visitors gain insights into the old artisanal techniques of dipping paper, printing and bookbinding.

The museum is located in a carefully restored building that began its life as a paper mill 500 years ago. It is a heritage site of national significance. [Swiss inventory of cultural property of national and regional significance (1995), p. 79.]

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* [http://www.papiermuseum.ch/default-1.htm Basel Paper Mill website]


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