This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 09007709
Title:
A Treatise on Hat-Making and Felting
Including a Full Exposition of the Singular Properties of Fur, Wool, and Hair
Note: Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by deaurider, Petra A and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
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produced from images generously made available by The
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Summary: "A Treatise on Hat-Making and Felting" by John Thomson is a comprehensive guide on the art and science of hat-making and felting, published in the late 19th century. This work serves as both a practical manual for hatters and a detailed exploration of materials, techniques, and historical contexts associated with the hatting industry. The book likely covers the intricacies involved in the transformation of raw materials such as fur and wool into wearable hats, emphasizing the relationship between theory and practical craftsmanship. In this treatise, Thomson dives into the characteristics of various furs, wools, and hairs, explaining how their unique properties affect the felting process. He provides a thorough account of the materials preparation, hat-making techniques, and the importance of several intricate processes including fulling, dyeing, and blocking. Notably, Thomson also discusses the historical evolution of hat fashions, the role of machinery in modern hat-making, and the chemistry involved in the felting process. Overall, the work aims to clarify the complexities of the hat-making trade, encouraging both new and seasoned hatters to innovate and improve their techniques for better craftsmanship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thomson, John, hatter
EBook No.: 47090
Published: Oct 10, 2014
Downloads: 246
Language: English
Subject: Hats
LoCC: Technology: Manufactures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 09007709
Title:
A Treatise on Hat-Making and Felting
Including a Full Exposition of the Singular Properties of Fur, Wool, and Hair
Note: Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by deaurider, Petra A and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Treatise on Hat-Making and Felting" by John Thomson is a comprehensive guide on the art and science of hat-making and felting, published in the late 19th century. This work serves as both a practical manual for hatters and a detailed exploration of materials, techniques, and historical contexts associated with the hatting industry. The book likely covers the intricacies involved in the transformation of raw materials such as fur and wool into wearable hats, emphasizing the relationship between theory and practical craftsmanship. In this treatise, Thomson dives into the characteristics of various furs, wools, and hairs, explaining how their unique properties affect the felting process. He provides a thorough account of the materials preparation, hat-making techniques, and the importance of several intricate processes including fulling, dyeing, and blocking. Notably, Thomson also discusses the historical evolution of hat fashions, the role of machinery in modern hat-making, and the chemistry involved in the felting process. Overall, the work aims to clarify the complexities of the hat-making trade, encouraging both new and seasoned hatters to innovate and improve their techniques for better craftsmanship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thomson, John, hatter
EBook No.: 47090
Published: Oct 10, 2014
Downloads: 246
Language: English
Subject: Hats
LoCC: Technology: Manufactures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.