| Author | Procter, H. R. (Henry Richardson), 1848-1927 |
|---|---|
| Title |
A Text-book of Tanning
A treatise on the conversion of skins into leather, both practical and theoretical. |
| Contents | Introductory note -- Anatomical structure of hide -- Chemical composition of hide -- Commercial tanning materials -- The chemistry of tannins -- Water as used in tanning -- Methods of chemical analysis for the tannery -- Sole-leather: preparing the hides -- Sole-leather: unhairing hides -- Sole-leather: tanning materials -- Sole-leather: treatment in the tan-house -- Sole-leather: treatment in the shed -- Dressing leather -- Currying -- Enamelled, patent, or japanned leather -- Morocco leather -- Russia leather -- Chamois or wash-leather -- Crown leather, or Preller's leather -- Mineral-tanned leather -- Calf-kid -- Glove-kid -- Construction and maintenance of tanneries -- Drying-sheds for leather -- Commerce, statistics, and bibliography. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TS: Technology: Manufactures |
| Subject | Tanning |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56601 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 83 downloads in the last 30 days. |
| Price | $0.00 |
