This fascinating document provides a rare glimpse into the world of 18th-century chair-making in London. The book includes detailed pricing information for a wide range of chair-making and carving tasks, as well as specifications for the materials and tools required. It also offers an insight into the complex social and economic relationships between master manufacturers and journeymen. This is a must-read for anyone interested in traditional craftsmanship and the history of design.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.