La Suisse sur verre

From 1953 onwards for almost half a century, swisstopo engraved its original maps in a coat of colour enamel on glass plates. The desire for balancing absolute precision with a manageable workload shaped the approach of technicians and decision-makers.

The joint exhibition by the Vitromusée Romont and the Federal Office of Topography (swisstopo) presents the history of this last cartographic craft through numerous engraved glass plates and instruments.

Opening: 24 February 2024 (registration to [email protected])

In the press

 

Photo above: Map engraved on glass (detail), 1980 © Swisstopo

 

25 February – 25 August 2024