Producing luxury goods at home and thus becoming independent of imports was the dream of every prince in the 18th century. The reform-minded Duke Carl I (1713-1780) made every effort to ensure that manufactories flourished in his domain. Whether porcelain, pearl mosaics, faience, mirrors or lacquerware - eager court officials and risk-taking entrepreneurs tried their hand in many areas. The lecture sheds light on the historical and economic context of these manufactory foundations and presents the diversity of Brunswick luxury goods.
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