Project Gutenberg 2012-07-20 Public domain in the USA. 239 Récy, Georges de Recy, Georges de De Récy, Georges Nathan, Maude The Decoration of Leather From the French of Georges de Récy Translator's note -- Introduction: the decoration of leather in the past -- Tools and leather -- Methods of working in leather -- Leather mosaic -- Dyes, patines and gilding -- The choice of design and colour -- Appendix: Leather hangings and furniture -- Note: Some extracts from the report of the committee on leather for bookbinding, appointed by the Council of the Society of Arts, February, 1900. Produced by Chris Curnow, Henry Gardiner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Decoration of Leather" by Georges de Récy is a comprehensive guide on the art of leather decoration, written in the early 20th century. This work serves as both a historical overview and a technical manual, addressing the various decorative methods applicable to leather, appealing to both professionals and amateurs alike. The book explores the intricacies of using leather as a medium for modern artistic expression, detailing tools, techniques, and the evolution of leather decoration over the ages. The opening of the text introduces the subject by emphasizing the historical significance and versatility of leather in decorative arts throughout different cultures and time periods. The author elucidates the importance of decorative leather work in the crafts and arts, particularly highlighting ancient practices that have influenced contemporary techniques. The initial chapters aim to set the foundational knowledge necessary for mastering leather decoration, discussing essential tools and various types of leather suitable for different artistic purposes, thus bridging the gap between historical appreciation and practical application. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/40286/40286-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Leatherwork NK Text Category: Art Category: How To ... 270871 2025-09-16T10:32:24.187992 text/html 222103 2024-10-23T09:45:56 text/html 2241351 2025-09-16T10:32:31.934963 application/epub+zip 2241771 2025-09-16T10:32:26.149008 application/epub+zip 144818 2025-09-16T10:32:24.785995 application/epub+zip 3088129 2025-09-16T10:32:35.741991 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3046634 2025-09-16T10:32:30.466979 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217048 2022-09-18T12:34:40.937746 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 182944 2025-09-16T10:32:23.264031 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 182835 2012-07-20T17:09:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16561 2025-09-16T10:32:35.887928 application/rdf+xml 14336 2025-09-16T10:32:24.907978 image/jpeg 1930 2025-09-16T10:32:24.847982 image/jpeg 2253205 2025-09-16T10:32:24.331040 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog