Practical Carriage and Wagon Painting A Treatise on the Painting of Carriages, Wagons and Sleighs, Embracing Full and Explicit Directions for Executing All Kinds of Work, Including Painting Factory Work, Lettering, Scrolling, Ornamenting, Varnishing, etc., with Many Tested Recipes and Formulas

"Practical Carriage and Wagon Painting" by M. C. Hillick is a comprehensive guide to the art and technique of painting carriages, wagons, and sleighs. It covers everything from selecting materials to mastering artistic details such as lettering, scrolling, and ornamenting. The book aims to elevate vehicle painting through explicit directions, tested recipes, and formulas, targeting both professionals and hobbyists seeking to refine their skills. Beginning with a preface underlining the importance of a new practical guide due to advancements in materials and methods since the last publication on the topic, the book establishes the practical and artistic aspects of vehicle painting. This establishes guidelines for quality and sets a helpful, useful tone for the chapters.