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100 1 _aJulia de Fontenelle
_q(Jean-Sébastien-Eugène),
_d1790-1842
245 1 0 _aManuel complet des fabricans de chapeaux en tous genres
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-07-11
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHats
653 _aHat trade
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18806
999 _c60192
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