When Was the Cottage Industry?

Cottage industries developed in cities around 1870, resulting in the harsh tenement housing system. Immigrant families lived and worked in these crowded, unsafe apartment buildings. They worked for extremely low wages, usually making garments.

When did the cottage industry start?

Before the start of the Industrial Revolution, which began in the 1700s, the production of goods was done on a very small scale. Historians refer to this method of production as the 'cottage industry'.

What is cottage industry in history?

A cottage industry is a small-scale, decentralized manufacturing business often operated out of a home rather than a purpose-built facility. ... They often focus on the production of labor-intensive goods but face a significant disadvantage when competing with factory-based manufacturers that mass-produce goods.