Scrimshaw Leslie Linsley Folk Art Whaling Ivory Engraving How-To Maritime Craft
$35.00
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SCRIMSHAW / MARITIME FOLK ART / TRADITIONAL CRAFT
Scrimshaw: A Traditional Folk Art, A Contemporary Craft by Leslie Linsley, with photographs by Jon Aron.
An extensively illustrated guide to the traditional maritime art of scrimshaw, combining historical background with practical instruction on how scrimshaw designs are created.
The book covers the scrimshaw process from beginning to end, including materials, preparation, sanding and polishing, choosing and transferring designs, engraving, ink and rub techniques, preservation, ivory, historical and contemporary scrimshanders, and numerous designs for reference.
Particularly interesting for collectors and readers interested in whaling history, maritime folk art, nautical crafts, engraving, scrimshaw collecting and traditional American craftsmanship.
Softcover. 166 pages. Illustrated throughout with photographs and reference designs.
Condition: Good used condition with general cover, edge and corner wear from age and handling. Some creasing/wear is visible to the covers, along with a small green mark near the lower edge of the rear cover. Interior appears generally clean and readable. Please examine all photographs for exact condition.
SKU G/4
Scrimshaw Leslie Linsley Folk Art Whaling Ivory Engraving How-To Maritime Craft
$35.00
Scrimshaw: A Traditional Folk Art, A Contemporary Craft by Leslie Linsley, with photographs by Jon Aron.
An extensively illustrated guide to the traditional maritime art of scrimshaw, combining historical background with practical instruction on how scrimshaw designs are created.
The book covers the scrimshaw process from beginning to end, including materials, preparation, sanding and polishing, choosing and transferring designs, engraving, ink and rub techniques, preservation, ivory, historical and contemporary scrimshanders, and numerous designs for reference.
Particularly interesting for collectors and readers interested in whaling history, maritime folk art, nautical crafts, engraving, scrimshaw collecting and traditional American craftsmanship.
Softcover. 166 pages. Illustrated throughout with photographs and reference designs.
Condition: Good used condition with general cover, edge and corner wear from age and handling. Some creasing/wear is visible to the covers, along with a small green mark near the lower edge of the rear cover. Interior appears generally clean and readable. Please examine all photographs for exact condition.
SKU G/4