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Hillick, M. C. (Mayton Clarence), 1859- |
| Title |
Practical Carriage and Wagon Painting
A Treatise on the Painting of Carriages, Wagons and Sleighs, Embracing Full and Explicit Directions for Executing All Kinds of Work, Including Painting Factory Work, Lettering, Scrolling, Ornamenting, Varnishing, etc., with Many Tested Recipes and Formulas
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Practical Carriage and Wagon Painting" by M. C. Hillick is a specialized treatise on vehicle painting techniques written in the early 20th century. The work provides detailed instructions for painting carriages, wagons, and sleighs, covering various methods, materials, and artistic techniques, including varnishing and coloring processes. The book targets both professionals in the field and amateurs looking to develop their skills, with a focus on elevating carriage painting from a simple task to a fine art. The opening of this work begins with a preface that highlights the growing demand for practical guides within the craft of carriage painting. It acknowledges the evolving nature of materials and techniques since the last comprehensive book on the subject nearly twenty years prior. The preface outlines the goals of the author, emphasizing the practical and artistic aspects of vehicle painting, detailing foundational techniques, and establishing standards for quality and beauty in work. The content sets a tone that underscores the significance of proper technique and knowledge while hinting at practical tips on equipment setup in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TS: Technology: Manufactures
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| Subject |
Carriage and wagon painting
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48173 |
| Release Date |
Feb 5, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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