Silk smuggling in London: commodities, people and connections c.1720-1800
In a paper for the North American Conference on British Studies 2016, William Farrell provides valuable background to the silk …
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To wearers and sellers of East India Silk handkerchiefs: Don’t catch a cold.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Britain’s trade expanded dramatically. All sorts of goods were being shipped in and out …
