9781333668655 - Pattern-Making (Classic Reprint) de Willard, G. H. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an early 1900s guide to the then-emerging trade of pattern-making. As a skilled craft, it was essential to the booming industrial revolution and the rise of mass production. In addition to offering skilled labor techniques and tips for using tools, it provides a glimpse into the social, economic, and industrial history of the world in a pivotal era of manufacturing and economic growth. The author, an experienced pattern-maker of the era, provides a thoughtful account of the challenges, rewards, and day-to-day realities of pattern-making. This insightful volume also provides valuable context on the history of pattern-making and its role in industrial production. The author's historical perspective and deep understanding of the craft make this a must-have for students of history and economics, as well as practitioners of pattern-making today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.