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100 1 _aRichardson, William H., of Boston
245 1 4 _aThe Boot and Shoe Manufacturers' Assistant and Guide. :
_bContaining a Brief History of the Trade. History of India-rubber and Gutta-percha, and Their Application to the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes. Full Instructions in the Art, With Diagrams and Scales, Etc., Etc. Vulcanization and Sulphurization, English and American Patents. With an Elaborate Treatise on Tanning.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2019-01-03
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Boot and Shoe Manufacturers' Assistant and Guide" by W. H. Richardson is a comprehensive guide on the boot and shoe manufacturing industry written in the mid-19th century. The text serves as a historical account, providing insights into the evolution of the trade, particularly focusing on the applications of materials such as India-rubber and Gutta-percha, alongside practical instructions for manufacturers. It aims to fill a gap in the literature available for shoemakers and manufacturers by compiling essential information related to production techniques, historical developments, and new methods in the industry. The opening of the guide outlines the author's vision to create a resource that adequately discusses the significance and advancements in the boot and shoe trade, which had seen significant developments in recent years, particularly through the introduction of innovative materials like Gutta-percha. The preface emphasizes the importance of understanding both the practical aspects of shoe manufacturing and the history that has shaped the industry to date. The author highlights the shift in manufacturing processes and the economic impact of such advancements, aiming to educate readers on techniques that lead to more efficient production and superior product quality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRubber
653 _aTanning
653 _aFootwear industry
653 _aGutta-percha
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58605
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