| Author |
White, W. F. |
| LoC No. |
23006516
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| Title |
Practical House, Wagon and Automobile Painter
including sign painting, and valuable hints and recipes
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| Original Publication |
United States: Shrewesbury Publishing Co.,1919.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Practical House, Wagon and Automobile Painter" by W. F. White is a comprehensive guidebook on painting techniques and practices written in the early 20th century. The text serves as an instructional manual targeting both professionals in the painting trade and DIY enthusiasts, providing valuable insights into various aspects of house and vehicle painting, including sign painting and the use of different materials. At the start of the guide, the author discusses essential tools and methods for achieving successful results in painting, emphasizing the importance of proper material selection and techniques. White outlines practical tests for determining the purity of white lead, the use of japan in paints, and the procedures for priming and finishing surfaces. The opening portion emphasizes the significance of careful preparation and management within the painting process, setting the stage for a wealth of professional advice and tips that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
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| Subject |
Alphabets
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| Subject |
Painting, Industrial
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| Subject |
House painting
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| Subject |
Sign painting
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67109 |
| Release Date |
Jan 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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