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Currier shaving animal hides with a knife to make leather
Currier shaving animal hides with a knife to make leather for shoes, boots, saddles, bookbindings, etc. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Tabart, London, 1810
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Currier at Work: The Artisanal Process of Transforming Animal Hides into Leather This hand-coloured woodcut engraving, taken from 'The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts' published in London by Tabart in 1810, provides a fascinating glimpse into the traditional craft of curing and shaving animal hides to create supple and durable leather. The image depicts a skilled currier intently focusing on his work, expertly using a sharp knife to meticulously shave the hair and impurities from a freshly tanned hide. The hide, which has already undergone the laborious process of being soaked, scraped, and treated with various solutions to remove the unwanted substances, is now being transformed into a pliable material suitable for various applications. The currier's workshop is filled with the tools of his trade: a large wooden tub filled with water, a vat of tanning solutions, and a collection of knives and scrapers. The hide, stretched out on a frame, is held taut by an assistant, allowing the currier to work efficiently and effectively. Leather, a versatile and essential material, has been used for centuries to create a multitude of items, including shoes, boots, saddles, and bookbindings. The intricate process of curing and shaving hides requires great skill, patience, and attention to detail. This engraving offers a rare insight into the world of a currier, an occupation that was once a vital part of the English leather industry. The intricate details of the engraving, from the currier's focused expression to the array of tools and materials in the background, serve to highlight the importance and value of skilled labour in the production of high-quality leather goods.
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