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The Manufacture of Leather
This vintage book contains a complete guide to the manufacture of leather, originally written for the general student of leather work. With simple explanations and step-by-step instructions, this profusely illustrated handbook is highly recommended for those with an interest in leather working and the history of the industry. Contents include: "Historical and Introductory Outline", "The Nature of the Skin", "Fermentation", "Hides and Skins", "Soaking", "Water", "Unhairing", "Deliming", "The Tannins", "The Vegetable Tanning Materials", "The Analysis of Tanning Materials", "The Preparation of the Tanning Liquors", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. First published in 1909.
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The Manufacture of Leather
This vintage book contains a complete guide to the manufacture of leather, originally written for the general student of leather work. With simple explanations and step-by-step instructions, this profusely illustrated handbook is highly recommended for those with an interest in leather working and the history of the industry. Contents include: "Historical and Introductory Outline", "The Nature of the Skin", "Fermentation", "Hides and Skins", "Soaking", "Water", "Unhairing", "Deliming", "The Tannins", "The Vegetable Tanning Materials", "The Analysis of Tanning Materials", "The Preparation of the Tanning Liquors", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. First published in 1909.
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The Manufacture of Leather

The Manufacture of Leather

by Hugh Garner Bennett
The Manufacture of Leather
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The Manufacture of Leather

The Manufacture of Leather

by Hugh Garner Bennett

Overview

This vintage book contains a complete guide to the manufacture of leather, originally written for the general student of leather work. With simple explanations and step-by-step instructions, this profusely illustrated handbook is highly recommended for those with an interest in leather working and the history of the industry. Contents include: "Historical and Introductory Outline", "The Nature of the Skin", "Fermentation", "Hides and Skins", "Soaking", "Water", "Unhairing", "Deliming", "The Tannins", "The Vegetable Tanning Materials", "The Analysis of Tanning Materials", "The Preparation of the Tanning Liquors", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. First published in 1909.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781473330238
Publisher: Owen Press
Publication date: 05/19/2016
Pages: 442
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.98(d)
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