figure 27. — Tanyard, 1836. 



individual; or, at least, the two branches of business are carried on 

 together by the aid of workmen skilled in their respective trades. 



2. The mode of dressing the different kinds of skins, varies in 

 some respects; but, as the general method of operating is the same 

 in every sort, a description applicable in one case will convey a 

 sufficiently accurate idea of the whole. We shall, therefore, select 

 the calf-skin, since it is more frequently the subject of the currier's 

 skill, than any other. 



3. The skin is first soaked in water, until it has become suffi- 

 ciently soft, and then shaved with the currier s kriife, on the inner 

 side, over the currier's bea?n: it is then placed on a table, somewhat 

 inclined from the workman, and scoured on both sides with the 

 edge of a narrow, smooth stone, set in a handle; and again, with an 

 iron sleeker, of a similar shape. The skin is next stufed with a 

 composition of tallow and tanner's oil on the flesh side, and then 

 hung up to dry. Afterwards it is rubbed on the hair side, and then 

 hung up to dry. Afterwards it is rubbed on the hair side with a 

 board, and again scraped on the flesh side with the knife. Having 



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