Fisher, Leonard Everett

In creating useful and beautiful objects "worth their weight in silver", the early colonial silversmiths were not only gifted craftsmen, they were also bankers, or the nearest thing to it. Their wonderful skill assured their public of honest value and quality.

Describes colonial fur trade and its influence on the Hat Act and American independence; and examines the technique of the colonial hatter, describing hat styles, materials, and construction.

Traces the history of architecture in the American colonies describing the influence of existing styles and the needs of environment.

Surveys the history of printing in colonial America, describing the work of early printers, the development of the free press, and the printer's craft and technique.

Describes the enterprise and commercial development that peddlers brought to the colonies before the establishing of general stores.

This book discusses the history of weaving, techni- ques, yarn preparation, the parts of the spinning wheel and loom, pattern designs and the art of the weaver and spinner.

Surveys the history and technique of shoemaking in colonial America.

Traces the early development of medicine in colonial America and discusses some of the methods and medications used at that time for treating illness.