Victorian Material Culture: Manufactured Things

This six-volume collection covers a range of Victorian-era objects, from chatelaines to whale blubber, and discusses the most significant developments in material history from the 19th century. It aims to demonstrate the significance of these objects in the everyday lives of the Victorians and address important questions about how we classify and categorize them.

Format: Hardback
Length: 460 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

From chatelaines to whale blubber, ice-making machines to stained glass, this six-volume collection will be of interest to the scholar, student, or general reader alike - anyone who has an urge to learn more about Victorian things. The set brings together a range of primary sources on Victorian material culture and discusses the most significant developments in material history from across the nineteenth century. The collection will demonstrate the significance of objects in the everyday lives of the Victorians and address important questions about how we classify and categorise nineteenth-century things.

This collection brings together a range of primary sources on Victorian material and culture. This volume, 'Manufactured Things', will consider mass-produced industrial and domestic objects.

The nineteenth century was a period of immense technological and industrial growth, and as such, a wide range of new and innovative products were created. This volume will explore the manufacture of these objects, from the materials used to the processes employed to their distribution and consumption.

One of the key themes of this volume will be the impact of mass production on the quality and affordability of goods. As production processes became more efficient, the cost of manufacturing goods decreased, making them more accessible to a wider range of people. However, this also led to concerns about the quality of goods, as manufacturers were often focused on producing large quantities of goods quickly and cheaply, rather than ensuring that they were durable and long-lasting.

Another theme of this volume will be the role of technology in the manufacture of objects. The nineteenth century saw a significant increase in the use of machinery and automation in manufacturing, which led to the development of new and innovative products. This volume will explore the impact of technology on the manufacture of objects, from the development of new materials to the automation of production processes.

Finally, this volume will also consider the social and cultural implications of the manufacture of objects. The nineteenth century was a period of immense social and cultural change, and as such, the manufacture of objects played a significant role in shaping these changes. This volume will explore the social and cultural significance of objects, from their role in domestic life to their role in the wider world of commerce and industry.

In conclusion, this volume will provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the manufacture of objects in the nineteenth century. It will be of interest to scholars and students of history, sociology, and cultural studies, as well as anyone who has an interest in the history of technology and industry.

Weight: 1040g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138225374