Philomene Steiger
1896–1985 (age 89)
Biography
Philomene Steiger (1896–1985) was a German tailor whose skilled craftsmanship contributed to her community. Working in the textile and garment trades, she represented the tradition of skilled artisanship that was essential to German society throughout the twentieth century.
Steiger's work as a tailor reflected both practical skill and artistic sensibility in the creation of clothing. She is remembered as part of the tradition of German craftspeople whose dedication to quality and precision defined their professions and served their communities.