"The Leatherworker in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg" by Thomas K. Ford is a historical exploration from the late 1970s that examines the world of leatherworking during the 1700s in Williamsburg; It uncovers the craft and its importance in colonial America. The book showcases how leather was used in many aspects of colonial existence, explaining its role in clothing, transportation, and even military gear. Ford introduces readers to different jobs in leatherworking, such as tanning and shoemaking while mentioning important people like Robert Gilbert and Alexander Craig, who made big contributions to Williamsburg's leather business. The story combines historical facts with details about how leather was made, showing the struggles leatherworkers faced in a world that depended a lot on goods from other countries. Readers will gain knowledge and a newer respect for the skill and the economic influences that shaped leather production during a lively time in American history because of this deep look into the past.

The Leatherworker in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg Being an Account of the Nature of Leather, & of the Crafts Commonly Engaged in the Making & Using of It.
By Thomas K. Ford
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Discover the forgotten world of colonial leatherworkers, where craftsmanship and economic hardship shaped the backbone of 18th-century American life.
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