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LEATHER CONSERVATION
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A comprehensive survey and explanation of good current practice of leather conservation.
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• Saddlery and equestrian leather
• Luggage and travel
• Furniture
• Gilt and decorative leather
• Boots and shoes
• Fine Bookbinding's
• Leather Vessels
• Contemporary craftsmanship
• Medieval artifacts
• Gloves and clothing
• Everyday objects of social history
• Ethnographic objects
• Historical Fur
• The Waterer/Spiers collection – One of the museums original aims is ‘to encourage good craftsmanship and design in leather, and interest in its use’. Every year since 1978, the museum has commissioned or purchased a new piece of contemporary leatherwork. The Waterer/Spiers collection augments and in a small way, provides continuity for the historical collections of the museum.

Abington Museum, Abington Park, Northampton. U. K. +44(0)1604 838 110

Open:

• March/October Tuesday to Sunday 1.00pm – 5.00pm

• November/February Tuesday to Sunday 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Leather & the Warrior (paperback 1981) By John Waterer The only publication of its kind dealing with the history and importance of leather to the fighting man from ancient Greeks to World War II. 158 illustrations.	UK - £27.00   Overseas - £30.00	John Waterer's Guide to Leather Conservation & Restoration (1986) This manual gives an overview on the nature of leather and its conservation.	UK - £12.50   Overseas - £15.00
Leather in Life, Art & Industry (1992) Edited by Neil MacGregor A fully illustrated catalogue produced for the centenary of John Waterer RDI, 1892-1977. It includes a biographical survey of his life plus chapters on the history of the Museum of Leathercraft and the development of the Leather Conservation Centre.	UK - £6.00    Overseas - £8.00	2 POSTCARDS are available in packs of 10, or a mixed pack of 10. Sizes 170 x 120mm. Quilted Somerset Saddle and Queen Victoria's Side Saddle . (picture shows the two postcards)	UK - £3.00   Overseas - £4.50
A Short History of Saddles in Europe by John W. Waterer. A well illustrated pamphlet covering the development of the riding saddle.	UK - £2.00    Overseas - £3.50	Conservation of Leather and Related Materials. By Marion Kite & Roy Thomson This book covers all aspects of Skin and Leather preservation, from Cuir Bouilli to Bookbindings.It discusses tools and equipment needed to transform & preserve a wide range of products including fur, feathers, parchment, fish and reptile skins, and outlines the history and development of leather manufacture.	UK - £55.00 Overseas - £60.00
The Leatherworking Handbook. Valerie Michael. A practical guide to those wishing to make hand stitched leathergoods. Includes a selection of projects taking the reader from basic to advanced techniques.	UK - £14.99   Overseas - £20.00	The Leatherworking Handbook. By Valerie Michael. Same as English Version now available in both: GERMAN EDITION SPANISH EDITION

Payment Details: Postage is included in all above prices - including overseas.

Cheques: To be made out to the Museum of Leathercraft.

Orders to : 37 Silver Street, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8DL, UK

Most of the collection is in store. To view the reserve collection, or to use the library - in the first instance contact probinson@northampton.gov.uk

The Museum of Leathercraft has registered Museum status
and is a Registered Charity No.313056