Arte della lana (Guild : Florence, Italy)

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One of the seven major guilds of Florence. Secular corporation that controlled the arts and trades related to wool, and the business of merchants who dealt in woolen cloth. Had strong political power in the comune, through a social network that complemented and in part compensated for family ties, and defended members in case of disputes of any kinds (either within the guild, between members or between members and their employees, or with Florentine institutions).

From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1552, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 333961393

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Subjects:

  • Accounting
  • Debt cancellation
  • Textile industry
  • Woolen and worsted manufacture
  • Wool industry

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  • Italy (as recorded)
  • Florence (Italy) (as recorded)

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