Carriage Trimmer's Manual by Fitzgerald William

Astragal Press. Reprint. . Soft cover. As New. Carriage Trimmers' Manual by FitzGerald, William Astragal Press Reprint ISBN: 9781931626231 Softcover in like new condition still in shrink wrap. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, cover clean. This is a reprint of the 1881 book by FitzGerald who worked in the carriage business for many years. At the time of original publication it was the book on the subject of carriage trimmings. Full of text and illustrations of carriage interiors from modest to those of royalty. Covers various material styles leather, lace, silk, styles of upholstery: tufting, bindings, cutting materials etc. Also covers cleaning, repair, oiling and blacking, tools of the trade. It is a general manual basically for any upholstery of carriage or furniture. B&W illustrations.