Originally published in the 1930s. A beginners guide to leathercraft with many examples of methods and design. Contents Include : The Kinds of Leather Used Design and Methods of Decoration Blind Tooling Staining Modelling Embossing Filling Incising Other Methods of Decoration Lining Making a Lined Gusset Thonging To Thong a Flat Seam Stitching The Fixing of Press Buttons Tassels and Other Finishes The Construction of Examples Illustrated and Describes A Case for Visiting Cards A Case for a Pocket Comb A Circular Pocket Mirror A Slip in Book Cover A Shopping List A Cigarette Case A Tobacco Pouch with Rubber Lining A Folded Purse A Semi Circular Purse An Oblong Two Flap Purse with Squared Gusset A Bag with Piped Gusset, Draw Cords and Greek Plait Handles Including A Captive Purse, A Season Ticket Holder A Needle Case A Ladies" Handbag A Shopping Bag. The book is well illustrated. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce...