Lecture by Andrea Caracausi
'Ribbons of the "Empire". Merchant-Capitalism and Labour Commodification in Early Modern Italy'.
- 3 March
- 15.30 hrs
- Max Nettlau Room, IISH
Abstract: From the 16th century onwards, ribbons became fashionable objects in both clothing and home interiors as accessory and symbolic items representing global commodities capable of connecting different regions of the world.