Question

The upper classes in Victorian Britain preferred things produced by hand because

• A. Hand made products were very cheap.
• B. Machine made goods were costly
• C. Handmade products came to symbolise refinement and class.
• D. The use of such articles meant a low social status

Answer 1

The correct option is C Handmade products came to symbolise refinement and class.

The upper classes in Victorian Britain preferred things produced by hand because-

• Handmade products came to symbolise, refinement and class.
• They were better finished.
• Individually produced and carefully designed.
• Mainly the upper class- aristocrats and bourgeoise preferred the things produced by hand.