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Pierce, Gina (2026) An introduction to Henry Nathan: German émigré, textile manufacturer and entrepreneur. [Video]
This is a discussion of my research into the life and career of Henry Nathan who was managing director of a firm manufacturing furnishing fabrics in Germany until the 1930s. He was allowed to transfer to London to escape the rise of the Nazi party, then once the war was over, he set up in business on his own as a textile manufacturer.
His name is not one that is recognised in connection with textile design or furnishing manufacture, so when I encountered his fabrics during my research into the furniture company Parker Knoll, I determined to investigate.
The research led me to Northern Ireland where he established a manufacturing centre named Tapestry Weavers (Ulster) Ltd, employing local people and where he featured regularly in the press. His promotional skills resulted in him having encounters with royalty and supplying high end residences, mainly in overseas markets. Yet there appears to be almost no evidence of any fabrics remaining and his name has disappeared from textile histories. My research has discovered some surprising results, although the mystery surrounding his career and the whereabouts of his textiles continues.
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