1856
Graphite from Siberia
One of Germany’s first kindergartens
Education was particularly dear to Lothar Faber’s heart. In order to protect small children from “harmful influences” he provided generous support for a kindergarten in Stein that opened on 13 August 1851 – under the cumbersome name “infant care institution”. He gave donations to schools and other educational establishments, including a library for his employees containing “useful and instructive” books.