The harness makers' illustrated manual : a practical guide book for manufacturers and makers of harness, pads, gig saddles, etc / William N. Fitz-Gerald.
By: Fitz-Gerald, William N
.
Material type: 
BookPublisher: Croton-on-Hudson, NY : North River Press, 1983Description: 325 p., [9] leaves of plates : ill. ; 20 cm.ISBN: 0884270149.Subject(s): Harness making and tradeDDC classification: 685.1 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Store | 685.1 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00157616 |
Browsing MTU Bishopstown Library shelves, Shelving location: Store Close shelf browser (Hides shelf browser)
"1977 reprint editon."
Reprint. Originally published: New York : W.N. Fitz-Gerald. 1875.
Includes index.
Harness leather -- Russet leather -- Patent leather -- Cutting harness -- Preparing the leather for the fitter -- Measuring for harness -- Tables of lengths -- Directions for making up a breast collar single harness -- Making single-strap track harness -- Directions for making team harness -- Making gig saddles -- Pads for coach and team harness -- Making harness loops -- Stitching harness -- Making round reins -- Coach and wagon bridles -- Riding bridles -- Halters -- Horse boots -- Harness mountings -- Buckles -- Bits and bitting harness -- Repairing harness -- Care of harness in the factory and stable -- Leather blacking -- Recipes.