First published in 1897, this volume is a Complete guide to Designing and Cutting Boot and Shoe patterns, published with the novice in mind.
We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition Complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on history of shoemaking..
Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive.
Contents include: Moulding the Last, Getting and Dissecting the Standard, A Lady\'s Dongola Boot--Buttons in Right Position, The Cloth Lining and Button Fly--Vamping Through Linings--Getting the Button Fly, Circular Vamp--Rounding off Corners, Button Fly and Top Facing--A Popular Foxing, Woman\'s Dongola Beaded Vamp Gypsy Button Boot, etc.
Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this volume will be of considerable utility of those with a practical interest in shoemaking, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk.
First published in 1897, this volume is a Complete guide to Designing and Cutting Boot and Shoe patterns, published with the novice in mind