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  • Shoe Factory Efficiency

    by J. E. Kirwin ...
    First published in 1910, this is a vintage treatise on increasing and maintaining production efficiency in a shoe factory. It includes chapters on competition, factory design and layout, labour management, product specialisation, and much more. Although the industry has changed a lot since the first publication of this book, it includes a wealth of timeless information that will be of utility to ... Read more

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  • Effects of Glucose and Salts on the Wearing Quality of Sole Leather

    by P. L. Wormeley ...
    This is a comprehensive scientific investigation into the effects of glucose and salts on sole leather, originally published by the United States Department of Commerce in 1919. The study is explained in detail and its results presented clearly and concisely with the aid of tables, illustrations, and photographs. This vintage book is recommended or those with an interest in leather boot and shoe ... Read more

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  • Handbook of Shoe Factory Engineering

    by United Shoe Machinery Co. ...
    Handbook of Shoe Factory Engineering is a detailed guide to designing and equipping factories, especially those that produce leather boots and shoes. It covers all aspects that need to be considered in general factory construction and management, focusing on light, heat, power, equipment and interior organisation. This volume contains information that will of utility to anyone with a practical ... Read more

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  • The Organization of the Boot and Shoe Industry in Massachusetts Before 1875

    by B. E. Hazard ...
    This is the twenty-third edition of the "Harvard Economic Studies", focusing on the intricacies of the boot and shoe industry in Massachusetts before 1875. It chronicles the evolution and development of the industry from 1760-1875 and includes supplementary chapters on such subjects as Medieval shoemaking tools, modern shoe repair, contemporary manufacturing processes, and more. This volume is ... Read more

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  • Boots & Shoes

    by C. M. Henderson ...
    Boots & Shoes is a vintage catalogue published by boot and shoe manufacturing company C. M. Henderson & Co. It contains illustrations of their footwear range, but also includes a wealth of other information including an overview of the company's history, tips and hints on boot care and maintenance, advice on common foot ailments, descriptions of the manufacturing processes, and more. This volume ... Read more

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  • How to Repair Shoes

    by F. L. West ...
    How to Repair Shoes is a comprehensive guide to shoe-mending with chapters on necessary equipment, how to use the tools, preparing materials, running a shop, and much more. With helpful illustrations and simple instructions, this timeless guide will be of considerable utility to modern readers with a practical interest in shoe repair. Contents include: “The Proper Way to keep a Shoeshop”,”Making a ... Read more

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  • Designing, Cutting and Grading Boot and Shoe Patterns, and Complete Manual for the Stitching Room

    by C. B. Hatfield ...
    First published in 1897, this volume is a complete guide to designing and cutting boot and shoe patterns, published with the novice in mind. 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. Contents include: “Moulding ... Read more

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  • Shoe and Leather Encyclopedia - A Book of Practical and Expert Testimony by Successful Merchants. Each Article a Chapter, Each Chapter a Single and Separate Subject

    by The Shoe & Leather Gazette ...
    "Shoe and Leather Encyclopedia by The Shoe & Leather Gazette" is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of leather shoe and boot manufacturing. It contains a wealth of information originally aimed at shoe retailers, including lists of different styles and manufacturers, the names of contemporary retailers, instructions on how to run a shoe retail business, details concerning sizing and ... Read more

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  • How to Bottom a Welted Shoe By Hand

    by F. L. West ...
    A series of illustrated lessons on shoe-repair, with a special focus on putting together a plain welted shoe by hand. It has chapters on every aspect from preparing the materials to finishing, making is a must-read for those with a practical interest in shoe-repair. Easy-to-digest and simple, “How to Bottom a Welted Shoe by Hand” is ideal for novices and those with no previous experience. “Some ... Read more

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  • Notes on the Purchase, Manufacture, and Inspection of United States Army Shoes and Shoe Lasts

    by Anon ...
    A collection of notes on the method of purchase, manufacture, and inspection of shoes and shoe lasts in the US army during World War I. This book was originally commissioned under the auspices of the quartermaster General of the United States Army for the benefit of officers and the quartermaster corps. This fascinating volume will appeal to those with an interest in historical shoe and boot ... Read more

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  • The Leather Manufacture in the United States - A Dissertation on the Methods and Economics of Tanning

    by Jackson S. Schultz ...
    This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the leather industry in late-nineteenth century America, being a dissertation on the methods employed in and the economics of tanning. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history and development of the American tanning industry, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents ... Read more

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  • The Finishers' Manual - Containing the Receipts of an Expert for Finishing the Bottoms of Boots and Shoe, As Well As Other Valuable Information

    by E. T. Thayer ...
    A collection of vintage and traditional recipes and instructions for making a variety of stains for finishing leather shoes and boots, with a particular focus on staining soles. Originally intended for contemporary shoe manufacturers and finishers, this handbook will be of considerable utility to modern readers with an interest in leather crafting and is not to be missed by collectors of allied ... Read more

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