A Manual of Shoemaking and Leather and Rubber Products

A practical manual presents step-by-step instruction on shoemaking and related leather and rubber products, beginning with the names of shoe parts and the anatomy of the foot. It surveys hides, grading, and beamhouse, tanning, and finishing processes used to convert skins into soles and uppers. Factory layout, cutting, lasting, welting, stitching methods (including McKay and Goodyear), and repair techniques are described alongside tools and illustrative cross sections. Separate sections cover leather goods and rubber shoe manufacture, heel and sole construction, and basic quality terms. Historical notes and numerous diagrams support the technical explanations.