Textbook of Footwear Manufacture (1958)
Textbook of Footwear Manufacture (1958)
“Textbook of Footwear Manufacture”
by J.H. Thornton, M.A., F.B.S.I.
(1958) Second Edition
Published by The National Trade Press ltd, London
611 pages
Hardback volume in original red cloth binding with gold lettering to spine, and original dust jacket, fully illustrated.
Pages clean with no foxing or notes to paper .
Excellent condition
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A seldom found and fascinating title, offering a particularly close and detailed look at the topics listed in contents. Specifically to this volume and not found elsewhere, it presents in depth knowledge on Closing; detailing a wide range of seam finishes and bindings, information on needles and period machine use, all carefully illustrated. Also covers a number of unusual topics such as Veldtschoen and slipper making.