Question

Why did some industrialists in 19th century europe prefer hand labour over machines?

Answer 1

bcoz the population of orthodox people was more in Europe and try prefer only hand lobour clothes they hate clothes made from machines.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Industrialists had no problem of labour shortage or high wage costs.

2. In many industries, the demand for labour was seasonal. Gas works and breweries were especially busy through cold months. So they needed more workers to meet their peak demand.

3. Book binders and printers, catering to charismas demand to needed extra hands before December. All those industries where production fluctuated with the season, industrialist usually prefer by employing workers for the season.

4. A range of products could be produced only with hand labour.

5. In Victorian Britain the upper classes –aristocrats and bourgeoisie- prefer things produced by hand. Handmade products came to symbolize refinement and class.