The practical carver and gilder's guide, and picture frame maker's companion : containing information on the various departments of the trade in gilding and re-gilding picture and looking-glass frames, console tables, what-nots, &c : interior and exterior gilding : silvering plate glass : the restoration of oil paintings, cleaning old engravings, &c. : with chapters on mitreing-up mouldings, mount cutting, mounting engravings, maps, photographs, etc. : French polishing, varnishing, and staining : and a number of useful receipts / by a practical hand.
Alternate Title(s):
Carver and gilder's guide, and picture frame maker's companion.
Edition:
4th ed.
Published / Created:
London : Kent & Co. ; [187-?]Cirencester : C.H. Savory ; [187-?]Manchester : J. Calvert, [187-?]
Physical Description:
xiv, 201, [7] p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Collection:
Reference Library
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Subject Terms:
Carving (Decorative arts) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Gilding -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Picture frames and framing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Art -- Conservation and restoration -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.