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looking for books on all thing to do with Leather in the Ancient and Classical world, leather work techniques, Tanning and preperation of materials, Manufacture, Factorys, people shoemakers Tanners etc..
Many Thanks in Advance...
Ivor
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Hi
This book might be of interest
Leather and the Warrior by John W. Waterer. The Museum of Leathercraft, Northampton. 1981
isbn 0 9504182 1 8
Also by the same author 'Leather' in Roman Crafts (eds) D. Strong & D. Brown.1976. London
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Studies in Ancient Technology Vol IV R.J. Forbes. 1966. Leiden.
Graham.
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In French: "Le cuir à l'époque romaine", by Martine Leguilloux.
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Hi Crispianus,
There is also Römische Schuhe: Luxus an den Füßen by Peter Knotzele, ISBN 978-3806221725
Its very will illustrated in color.
Best,
Lucianus
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Thanks All for you input
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Ivor
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For an overview Carol van Driel-Murray: Tanning and Leather, 483-496, in the award-winning 2008 book John Oleson: Engineering and Technology in the Classical World . It includes a rich bibliography.
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)
