Chronology Entry
Year
1771
Text
Benjamin Franklin in Europe : he spent some time on learning how to make Chinese products. He took time out of his busy schedule to visit European factories in order to find 'the difference of workmanship' in making Chinese products. Franklin visited the china pottery manufactures and silk mill in Derby. He found that 'there is something from all the China works in England'.
Mentioned People (1)
Franklin, Benjamin
(Boston 1706-1790 Philadelphia) : Staatsmann, Drucker, Verleger, Naturwissenschaftler, Erfinder, Naturphilosoph, Schriftsteller
Subjects
Literature : Occident : United States of America
Documents (1)
| # | Year | Bibliographical Data | Type / Abbreviation | Linked Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 |
Wang, Dave. Benjamin Franklin and China. http://www.benfranklin300.org/_etc_pdf/franklinchina.pdf. |
Publication / Frank4 |