Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the art of gilding and wire-drawing as practiced in Lyon, France, during the 18th century. Beginning with a detailed explanation of the traditional processes, the author goes on to describe his own mechanical inventions for refining and simplifying the various stages of wire-drawing, gilding, and fabricating gold and silver threads used in textiles and decorative arts. The text is supplemented with a series of detailed illustrations that enhance the reader's understanding of the author's technical innovations. While the book's subject is specific, the author explores broader themes of scientific advancement and industrial progress, offering valuable insights into the transformative nature of technology in the early modern period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780365547891_0
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