Furniture upholstery for schools by Emil Aldren Johnson
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"Furniture Upholstery for Schools" by Emil Aldren Johnson is a practical guidebook on the art of upholstery designed for educational settings, written in the early 20th century. This scientific publication serves as a resource for instructors and students in manual arts, focusing on the methods and techniques for upholstering various types of furniture. The book aims to enhance the comfort and aesthetic appeal of furniture through upholstery, promoting the correlation between practicality
and artistry in design. The content of the book is divided into several sections that cover both the history and practical techniques of upholstery. Johnson begins by discussing the historical context of upholstery as a craft, exploring its evolution and significance in furniture design. The book then details essential tools and materials required for upholstery, along with specific projects such as crafting footstools, chair seats, and more advanced items like spring-edge upholstery. Each chapter guides readers through the step-by-step processes necessary to achieve quality workmanship, emphasizing aspects such as the importance of proper technique, choice of materials, and the aesthetic considerations relevant to different furniture types. Overall, the book is both instructional and informative, aimed at fostering a comprehensive understanding of upholstery in an educational environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Johnson, Emil Aldren, 1875- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19014309 |
| Title | Furniture upholstery for schools |
| Original Publication | United States: The Manual Arts Press, 1919. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts |
| Subject | Upholstery |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70339 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70339-8 |
| Release Date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 214 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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