Katechismus der Wäscherei, Reinigung und Bleicherei.
Zweite, vollständig umgearbeitete Auflage. Mit 41 in den Text gedruckten Abbildungen.
Author
Grothe, Hermann
Place of Publication
Leipzig
Publication Name
J. J. Weber
Year
1884
Language(s)
German
Description
RARE manual on different methods of washing, with references to different kinds of fabrics and appliances. It includes 41 b&w figures depicting different types of manual and steam-powered washers used in the end of 19th century (when the book was written). Also included are table charts that include helpful information. Text in Gothic lettering (Fraktur). 115x171mm. VII+151+15 pages. Terracotta cloth hardcover. Page edges dyed red. Cover very lightly stained. Cover corners very lightly bumped and slightly worn. Cover edges very lightly bumped in places. Ink inscription on title page. Pages slightly wavy and yellowing. [SUMMARY]: This rare and unusual book is in good condition.