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The archaeology of mercantilism: clay tobacco pipes in Bavaria and their contribution to an economic system.
- Source :
- Post-Medieval Archaeology; 2009, Vol. 43 Issue 2, p261-281, 21p, 3 Color Photographs, 7 Black and White Photographs, 3 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 4 Graphs, 3 Maps
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Based on the first extensive research into Bavarian clay tobacco pipes dating from 1600 to 1745, this paper synthesizes written sources and material culture with the aims not only of contributing to post-medieval ceramic studies but also of examining the implementation and impact of a tobacco monopoly within an early modern state. After discussing the methodology, pipes are examined as a medium for mercantilist-driven actions and as indicators of socio-cultural change. The archaeology of Bavarian clay tobacco pipes throws light on the operation of an economic system and on only partly recorded or unrecorded activities such as smuggling and illicit manufacture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00794236
- Volume :
- 43
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Post-Medieval Archaeology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 47376660
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1179/174581309X12560423034994