![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In 1942 Zika and Lida set up their own textile company.Īfter the war Ascher persuaded many artists including Henri Matisse, Henry Moore and Feliks Topolski to design three-foot squares that he printed in limited editions as head scarves, often on rayon because of shortages of other material. He signed up for the British Army the following year. Zikmund Ascher entered the family textile business in Prague before settling in London with his wife Lida in 1939 following their honeymoon in Norway. (born 3 April 1910 Prague, died 5 September 1992 London) photo John Gay A record of Czech and Slovak individuals who made their home in Britain and left a legacy here plus those that made it possible for them to do so by supporting them during difficult historic times. ![]()
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