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Title: Manuel complet des fabricans de chapeaux en tous genres

Note: Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Rénald Lévesque and the Online
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Summary: "Manuel complet des fabricans de chapeaux en tous genres" by Julia de Fontenelle is a comprehensive manual on hat manufacturing written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the various methods and materials used in hat-making, incorporating advancements in chemical processes and detailing the improvements in artisan techniques. It likely serves as both a technical guide and a historical account of the craft, reflecting the industrial practices of the time. The opening of the book introduces the significance of chemistry in the hat-making industry, highlighting safety concerns for workers associated with toxic materials like mercuric nitrate used in the felting process. It outlines the diverse elements involved in the production of different types of hats, emphasizing the need for ongoing improvements and innovation in techniques. The author notes that advancements have led to both healthier practices for workers and better quality hats, while also mentioning various contributors in the field who have achieved significant breakthroughs, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of materials and methods in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Julia de Fontenelle (Jean-Sébastien-Eugène), 1790-1842

EBook No.: 18806

Published: Jul 11, 2006

Downloads: 86

Language: French

Subject: Hats

Subject: Hat trade

LoCC: Technology: Manufactures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Manuel complet des fabricans de chapeaux en tous genres

Note: Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Rénald Lévesque and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)

Summary: "Manuel complet des fabricans de chapeaux en tous genres" by Julia de Fontenelle is a comprehensive manual on hat manufacturing written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the various methods and materials used in hat-making, incorporating advancements in chemical processes and detailing the improvements in artisan techniques. It likely serves as both a technical guide and a historical account of the craft, reflecting the industrial practices of the time. The opening of the book introduces the significance of chemistry in the hat-making industry, highlighting safety concerns for workers associated with toxic materials like mercuric nitrate used in the felting process. It outlines the diverse elements involved in the production of different types of hats, emphasizing the need for ongoing improvements and innovation in techniques. The author notes that advancements have led to both healthier practices for workers and better quality hats, while also mentioning various contributors in the field who have achieved significant breakthroughs, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of materials and methods in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Julia de Fontenelle (Jean-Sébastien-Eugène), 1790-1842

EBook No.: 18806

Published: Jul 11, 2006

Downloads: 86

Language: French

Subject: Hats

Subject: Hat trade

LoCC: Technology: Manufactures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.