The Organization of the Boot and Shoe Industry in Massachusetts Before 1875

This is the twenty-third edition of the Harvard Economic Studies focusing on the intricacies of the boot and shoe industry in Massachusetts before 1875. It chronicles the evolution and development of the industry from 1760-1875 and includes supplementary chapters on such subjects as Medieval shoemaking tools modern shoe repair contemporary manufacturing processes and more. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the shoe industry and it is not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Contents include: Home and Handicraft Stages Domestic Stage Putting-Out System 1760-1855. Phase 1 1760-1810 Domestic Stage. Phase 2 1810-1837 Domestic Stage. Phase 3 1855-1875 Factory Stage. Phase 1 1855-1875 The Human Element in the Boot and Shoe Industry Processes on Shoes in a Modern Factory etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable modern high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on history of shoemaking.