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M. De Garsaults 1767 Art Of The Shoemaker: An Annotated Translation (Costume Society Of America Series)
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Tens Of Thousands Of Shoemakers Worked In Eighteenthcentury Paris And London, But If Any Wrote About Their Trade Before M. De Garsault In His 1767 Art Du Cordonnier, Nothing Survives. Surprisingly Little Scholarship Has Been Published Since, Until This Richly Contextualized Translation. Informing This Edition Are D. A. Sagutos Extensive Notes And Incisive Examinations Of Eighteenthcentury German And Italian Sources As Well As Later French Editions Of Garsaults Work. The Result Is An Elegant Illumination Of Artisanship And Practices That Otherwise Might Have Been Lost. Art Of The Shoemaker Returns Us To A World Where Shoes, Like Most Other Goods, Were Made By Hand With Timehonored Techniquesfrom Preparing Threads And Shoemakers Wax To The Stitchbystitch Use Of The Awl And The Proper Making Of An Inseam. Complementing Garsaults Original Copperplate Images Are Contemporaneous Illustrations And Hitherto Unpublished Photographs Of Eighteenthcentury Tools And Artifacts. Also Included Are A Facsimile Of The Original French Text, Translations Of Other Eighteenthcentury Writings On Shoemaking, A Glossary Of Eighteenthcentury Terms, And Suggested Further Reading. As Master Boot And Shoemaker Ernest W. Peterkin Comments In His Foreword, Art Of The Shoemaker Offers Solid Foundation And New Appreciation For Students Of Costume, Artists, Collectors, Archaeologists, And Future Artisans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of M. de Garsault’s Art of the Shoemaker? A: The book focuses on the art and techniques of shoemaking in the eighteenth century, providing a detailed look at the practices and craftsmanship involved.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is François A. de Garsault, a shoemaker who wrote about his trade in the late 1700s.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book includes original copperplate images, contemporaneous illustrations, and unpublished photographs of eighteenth-century tools and artifacts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in shoemaking? A: Yes, the book offers a solid foundation for beginners and is also beneficial for students of costume, artists, collectors, and archaeologists.
- Q: What additional materials are provided in this edition? A: This edition includes extensive notes, translations of other writings on shoemaking, a glossary of terms, and suggested further reading.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on September 15, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as Mint.
- Q: What edition of the book is available for purchase? A: This is the First Edition of the book.