Fisher, Leonard Everett

Surveys the history of printing in colonial America, describing the work of early printers, the development of the free press, and the printer's craft and technique.

Traces the early development of medicine in colonial America and discusses some of the methods and medications used at that time for treating illness.

Traces the history of architecture in the American colonies describing the influence of existing styles and the needs of environment.

A story of early colonial silversmiths and how they created beautiful and useful objects of art. Silversmiths' terms: p40-41. Some Colonial American silversmiths and their marks; p42.44.

Discusses the motivation, materials, and techniques of the first "artists" in colonial America--the sign painters--and how their works contribute to a better understanding of early American history and society.

Surveys the history of printing in colonial America, describing the work of early printers, the development of the free press, and the printer's craft and technique.

Describes the advent of the wig as a fashion necessity in France and England, illustrates popular styles of eighteenth-century wigs, and explains the colonial wigmaker's technique in construction and care of the wig.

The history and technique of weaving in colonial American. Diagrams show the parts of a loom, the kinds of weaves and some typical patterns.