Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts

Whereas 'hatmaking' refers to the manufacturing of hats and headwear, 'millinery' refers to both the designing and making of hats.

This antique text contains a manual of practical instruction in hand forging of wrought iron, machine steel, and tool steel, as well as drop forging and heat treatment of steel - including annealing, hardening, and tempering.

Originally published in 1910.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Originally published in early 1900s.

This vintage book is a complete guide to build, rig, and sail self-acting model yachts.

A treasure trove of inspiration and practical guidance, exploring the history, techniques, and symbolism of the ancient religious art of missal painting.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

KHAKI KNITTING BOOK.

WEAVING WITH SMALL APPLIANCES.

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The Copp Family Textiles SMITHSONIAN STUDIES IN HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY.

Ancient Needlepoint and Pillow Lace - With Notes on the History of Lace-Making and Descriptions of Thirty Examples.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This vintage book is a comprehensive and accessible manual for the building of dolls houses and furniture.

This early manual is a fascinating read for any needlework enthusiast or historian.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This early works is a fascinating and comprehensive look at blacksmithing with much of the information still useful and practical today.

Originally published in 1928, The Modern Tailor, Outfitter and Clothier, is a classic three-volume work detailing the tailoring and clothes-making industry, including design, sales practices and production methods, in the early 20th century.

Tatting is a technique for handcrafting a particularly durable lace from a series of knots and loops.

This is a vintage guide to making an array of soft toys out of various materials.

First published in 1910, "e;Home Fun"e; is a guide to entertaining guests in your own home, with chapters on everything from holding amateur performances and odd experiments, to indoor fireworks, parlour games, and beyond!

An in-depth study of the relationship between a person's handwriting and their character.

A republication of the early 1900s edition.

A fascinating, detailed and well illustrated collection of 106 toy games and toy making instructions from Victorian times.

An illustrated guide to the profitable art of shell cameo cutting.

First published in 1906, this vintage book contains an illustrated catalogue of "e;Royal Canadian"e; boots and shoes for both men and women.

First published in 1897, this volume is a complete guide to designing and cutting boot and shoe patterns, published with the novice in mind.

This is a vintage textbook on shoemaking originally designed for industrial, trade, and commercial schools in the early twentieth century.

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the importance of properly-fitting shoes, with chapters on the history and development of design, the discrepancies between manufacturing and retailers, different methods of measurement, and much more.

First published in 1910, this is a vintage treatise on increasing and maintaining production efficiency in a shoe factory.

"e;Shoe and Leather Encyclopedia by The Shoe & Leather Gazette"e; is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of leather shoe and boot manufacturing.

A collection of notes on the method of purchase, manufacture, and inspection of shoes and shoe lasts in the US army during World War I.

Handbook of Shoe Factory Engineering is a detailed guide to designing and equipping factories, especially those that produce leather boots and shoes.

Boots & Shoes is a vintage catalogue published by boot and shoe manufacturing company C.

This is the twenty-third edition of the "e;Harvard Economic Studies"e;, focusing on the intricacies of the boot and shoe industry in Massachusetts before 1875.

Uppers, Leather and Findings is a vintage catalogue of shoe and boot parts and accessories published by New York shoe manufacturer Michael Arthur.

A collection of vintage and traditional recipes and instructions for making a variety of stains for finishing leather shoes and boots, with a particular focus on staining soles.

The Foot and its Covering is a vintage handbook on foot care, with a special focus on the importance of good-quality and well-fitted shoes.

How to Repair Shoes is a comprehensive guide to shoe-mending with chapters on necessary equipment, how to use the tools, preparing materials, running a shop, and much more.

A series of illustrated lessons on shoe-repair, with a special focus on putting together a plain welted shoe by hand.

A complete guide to the art of shoe-mending, including a full course on how to do expert shoe repairing from beginning to end.