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Colonial craftsmen and the beginnings of American industry, written and illustrated by Edwin Tunis

eng

illustrations

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non fiction

Colonial craftsmen and the beginnings of American industry

560970

written and illustrated by Edwin Tunis

Describes and illustrates the work of craftsmen and artisans in Colonial America. Shows types of work done in town shops and manufacturies, as well as, in homes, village shops, and country forges

New World, new ways: British restrictions -- Specialists -- Status -- The Apprentice system -- Journeymen -- Masters -- Quality and honesty -- Prices -- Country work: The Blacksmith -- The Cooper -- The White cooper -- The Housewright -- The Sawyers -- The Joiner -- The Miller -- The Tanner and currier -- The Fuller -- The Intinerants -- The Cat whipper -- The Weaver -- The Tailor -- The Chandler -- The Tinker -- Town shops: The Barber and wigmaker -- The Baker -- The Apothecary -- The Hatter -- The Eyeglass seller -- The Cutler -- The Tobacconist -- The Hornsmith -- Bespoke work: The Town blacksmiths -- The Locksmith -- The Gunsmith -- The Whitesmith -- The Plumber -- The Pewterer -- The Coppersmith -- The Silversmith -- The Builder -- The Cabinetmaker -- The Wainwright and the coachmaker -- The Bookbinder -- The Weaver -- The Shoemaker -- The Limner -- Group work: The Shipwrights -- The Chandlers -- The Potters -- The Block printers -- The Letterpress printers -- Manufactories: The Papermakers -- The Glass blowers -- The Braziers -- The Clockmakers -- The Ironmasters

juvenile