Valuable secrets concerning arts and trades: or, Approved directions, from the best artists
Subtitle: for the various methods of engraving on brass, copper, or steel. Of the composition of metals, and varnishes. Of mastichs and cements, sealing-wax, &c. Of colours and painting, for carriage painters. Of painting on paper. Of compositions from limners. Of transparent colours. How to dye skins or gloves. To colour or varnish copper-plate prints. Of painting on glass. Of colours of all sorts, for oil, water, and crayons. Of the art of gilding. The art of dying woods, bones, &c. The art of moulding. The art of making wines. Of the various compostions of vinegars. Of liquors and essential oils. Of the confectionary art. Of taking out all sorts of spots and stains. : [One line in Latin from Virgil]
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 29243
Publisher: Printed by Thomas Hubbard.
Published: 1795
Place of publication: Norwich [Conn.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
Subjects: Recipes; Industrial arts; Decorative arts; Cooking
Other titles: Secrets concerning arts and trades.
Notes: Running title: Secrets concerning arts and trades.

Signatures: a-b⁶ A-U⁶.

Evans 29243

Trumbull, J.H. Connecticut, 1543

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Rink, E. Technical Americana, 155