Paying Attention to the Small Things

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the cultural history and importance of small objects in the eighteenth century.
• Review of a collection of essays
• Analysis of cultural, political, and economic contexts
• Examination of scientific implications of small objects
• Small objects played a significant role in personal and political life.
• The impact of miniatures was noted across various sectors including economics and science.
• The collection highlights often overlooked aspects of everyday items.