Luxury
Things that are very expensive and not necessary, but make life more enjoyable.
What is it?
Luxury items are special things that people buy to show wealth or treat themselves. In the 1700s, silver sugar sifters were luxury items. Only rich people could afford them. They were not just useful—they were also beautiful.
Why it matters
Luxury objects tell us what people valued in the past. They also show the skill of the people who made them.
Where you've seen it
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