Why Did Middle-Class People Show an Increased Interest in Wedgwood's

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why did middle-class people show an increased interest in Wedgwood's fine porcelain?

• A)Wedgwood's quality was very good.
• B)Middle-class people began to do more entertaining.
• C)Wedgwood's porcelain dishes were cheaper than other dishes.
• D)Middle-class people admired the porcelain sold to the aristocracy and wanted to have something similar for themselves.

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