Name/Title
Colonial CraftsmenEntry/Object ID
2022.15.23Description
Colonial Craftsmen and the Beginnings of American Industry, by Edwin Tunis (first published 1965), is a detailed book that reconstructs the work of skilled artisans in colonial America through over 450 meticulous drawings and text. It covers the methods, tools, and products of trades like blacksmithing, shipbuilding, printing, and papermaking, showing how these crafts formed the basis of early American industry, from town shops to country forges. The book is praised for its detailed illustrations and for bringing to life the working lives of craftsmen like the cooper, joiner, and cordwainer.Collection
William "Billy" S. BatesAcquisition
Accession
2022.15Source or Donor
William Sims BatesAcquisition Method
DonationBook Details
Author
Edwin TunisIllustrator
Edwin TunisPlace Published
* Untyped Place Published
Baltimore Maryland 21218-4363Date Published
1999ISBN
0-8018-6228-0