Practical Upholstery - Detailed Instructions for Chairs of All Kinds

This antique book contains a detailed handbook on home upholstery, complete with a plethora of helpful diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions. The perfect guide for those with little or no previous experience, this book will be of great interest to those looking to restore furniture and makes for a fantastic addition to collections of DIY literature. The chapters of this book include: History, Tradition, Prospects, etc.; Tools, Needles, Workshop Requirements, etc.; Materials, Stuffings, Sundries, etc.; Springs and springing; Frames; General Principles and Useful Hints; et cetera. We are proud to republish this text now complete with a new introduction on the history of upholstery.