How to Make a Shoe by John Parker Headley
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"How to Make a Shoe" by John Parker Headley is a practical guide to shoemaking written in the early 1880s. This text falls under the category of a how-to manual, covering the craftsmanship and techniques associated with creating shoes. It provides insights into the various materials, tools, and measurements necessary for making footwear, reflecting the industrial practices of the late 19th century. The book serves both as a resource for aspiring shoemakers
and a reflection on the craft itself. Headley details each step of the shoemaking process, from taking accurate foot measurements to assembling different parts of the shoe, such as the upper, sole, and heel. The content is both instructional and informative, employing a poetic style to engage readers while showcasing the intricate art and science of shoemaking. Throughout the text, the author emphasizes the importance of precision and quality in the craft, creating a roadmap for anyone interested in developing their skills in creating footwear. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Headley, John Parker |
|---|---|
| Title | How to Make a Shoe |
| Credits |
Produced by David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TS: Technology: Manufactures |
| Subject | Shoemakers |
| Subject | Shoes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25013 |
| Release Date | Apr 7, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3480 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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