Wealth Beyond Measure
"In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue..."
Within a century of Europe's colonial expansion to the New World, the Netherlands emerged as a trading and economic hub.
Gold
- How expensive was gold? How expensive was gold paint?
- Where did the Dutch get gold and how did they use it?
- Cultural, political, and religious significance?
Coins
- What currency was used at the time?
- Coin pouches?
- Dutch economy vs European economy
Tazzas
- what are they and how expensive were they?
- price of silver
Fabric
- Imported fabric, tapestries, etc
- Lace, damask, silk
Pearls
- How are pearls obtained and how expensive were they?
- What other associations do they have?
- What is significant about the pearls hanging off the side of the table?
