Everyday Dress of the American Colonial Period
Author
Published Location
New York, NY
Publisher
Dover Publications
Years
1975
Physical Description
Softcover 46 Pages
Language
English
Description
Wigmakers, farriers (horse shoers), glassblowers, hatters, a whitesmith (tinsmith), cutlers, coopers, cabinetmakers, a coppersmith, and other tradesmen are shown in period costume at work, often in groups of two or more. On facing pages are illustrations of tools and products associated with each trade ó such as the whitesmith's anchored shears, flatting hammer, tin snips, tin candlestick, tin lantern, soldering iron, etc. A caption provides basic information on the craft.
Object Topic
Manners & Customs
ISBN
9780486231099
Object ID
B2813
Call Number
GT607
Location
Education Office
