Scientific Hat Finishing And Renovating: A Complete And Profusely Illustrated Course Of Instruction (1919) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120785084)

Scientific Hat Finishing and Renovating: A Complete and Profusely Illustrated Course of Instruction (1919) is a comprehensive guide to the art of hat finishing and renovating. Written by Henry L. Ermatinger, a renowned hat maker and expert in the field, the book provides detailed instructions and illustrations on how to finish and restore various types of hats, including felt, straw, and silk hats. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the tools and materials needed for hat finishing and renovating, the different types of hat blocks and their uses, and the various techniques for shaping and smoothing hats. It also includes detailed instructions on how to clean and repair hats, as well as how to dye and decorate them.The book is profusely illustrated with over 200 drawings and photographs, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the art of hat making or hat restoration. Whether you are a professional hat maker or simply interested in learning more about this fascinating craft, Scientific Hat Finishing and Renovating is an essential reference that is sure to inspire and inform.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry L. Ermatinger
ISBN-10: 1120785081
ISBN-13: 9781120785084
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/07/2009
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d