Private company

G. Peignot et Fils

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French typographic foundry

G. Peignot et Fils foundry (Fonderie G. Peignot et Fils) was a French typographic foundry, established in 1898 and closed down between 1919 and 1923 after a merger to become Deberny & Peignot foundry. Led by Georges Peignot (1872–1915), G. Peignot & Fils was a prestigious French typographic foundry, an "elite house", according to Louis Barthou, former French Prime Minister.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1898Founded1
  • Industrytypography1
  • HeadquartersParis1
  • Legal formcommandite company1

G. Peignot et Fils foundry (Fonderie G. Peignot et Fils) was a French typographic foundry, established in 1898 and closed down between 1919 and 1923 after a merger to become Deberny & Peignot foundry. Led by Georges Peignot (1872–1915), G. Peignot & Fils was a prestigious French typographic foundry, an "elite house", according to Louis Barthou, former French Prime Minister.2

Timeline

  1. 1919Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1898Founded Founded1

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