A Book of Sundry Drafts, Principally Serving for Glasiers: And Not Impertinent for Plasterers, and Gardeners (1848)

""A Book of Sundry Drafts"" is a comprehensive guide for glaziers, plasterers, and gardeners, written by Henry Shaw and originally published in 1848. The book contains a collection of drafts, patterns, and designs that are primarily intended for use by glaziers. These drafts cover a wide range of styles and techniques, including Gothic, Renaissance, and Rococo, and are intended to be used as templates for creating stained glass windows, skylights, and other decorative glasswork. In addition to the drafts, the book also contains information on the tools and materials used by glaziers, as well as detailed instructions on how to create various types of glasswork. The author also includes information that may be useful to plasterers and gardeners, such as instructions for creating plaster molds and designs for garden ornaments.Overall, ""A Book of Sundry Drafts"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of glasswork, whether they are professionals or hobbyists. The book provides a wealth of practical information and inspiration for creating beautiful and unique pieces of art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.