The An Account of His Life & Times, & of His Craft Ford, Thomas K. creator Bullock, Thomas K. text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Silversmith in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg" by Thomas K. Ford is a historical account published in the late 20th century, focusing on the silversmithing craft during the Colonial period of America. The book examines the lives and practices of notable silversmiths in Williamsburg, Virginia, particularly highlighting figures such as James Craig and James Geddy Jr. It likely explores the socio-economic context of their work and the significance of their craft in pre-Revolutionary America. In this detailed exposition, Ford delves into the intricacies of silversmithing in Williamsburg, shedding light on the artisans' advertisements, the types of products they created, and their interplay with the marketplace of the era. The narrative provides insights into the lives of individual craftsmen, their apprenticeships, and the various roles they played in the community. Through a blend of historical anecdotes and detailed craftsmanship processes—including casting, forging, and decorative techniques—the book illustrates how these artisans contributed to both the economic and cultural fabric of the colonial settlement, while also reflecting on the broader preferences for British imports that shaped the demand for locally made silver goods. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-10-10 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Silverwork, Colonial -- Virginia TS NK Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58066 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58066 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134334.0 58066