02386cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000260012624501220015226400510027430000470032533600260037233700260039833800360042450000310046050801900049152012770068153400450195865300090200385600430201299900170205547090UtSlPG20260610134100.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a09007709  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTS1 aThomson, John, hatter12aA Treatise on Hat-Making and Felting :bIncluding a Full Exposition of the Singular Properties of Fur, Wool, and Hair 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-10-10  aProduced by deaurider, Petra A and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHats40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47090  c87929d87929