Colonial American craftsmen

In creating useful and beautiful objects "worth their weight in silver", the early colonial silversmiths were not only gifted craftsmen, they were also bankers, or the nearest thing to it. Their wonderful skill assured their public of honest value and quality.

Surveys the history and technique of shoemaking in colonial America, noting the influence of the craftsman and his craft on Revolutionary times.

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

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.

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.

Surveys the history and technique of shoemaking in colonial America, noting the influence of the craftsman and his craft on Revolutionary times.

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.

In creating useful and beautiful objects "worth their weight in silver", the early colonial silversmiths were not only gifted craftsmen, they were also bankers, or the nearest thing to it. Their wonderful skill assured their public of honest value and quality.

"A brief book giving basic information on colonial glassmakers and their techniques, the first of American craftsmen who set high standards for their trade. Well-written text and strong, vibrant illustrations."--Library Journal.