RARE Southwestern Colonial Ironwork ~ Marc Simmons & Frank Turley SoftCover

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RARE Southwestern Colonial Ironwork ~ Marc Simmons & Frank Turley SoftCover :
$9.95

A 1980 publication from the University of NM --Rare and great historical book!Ornamental and utilitarian ironwork from 1500-1850s from TX, CA, NM, AZ
Colonial blacksmiths were more common in the Southwest and their work more sophisticated than has generally been recognized. They forged all manner of domestic utensils and hardware and served as gunsmiths, armorers and farriers. This book is the first historical and practical survey of the full range of ornamental and utilitarian ironwork used and made by Spanish people in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas from the 1500s to about 1850, and is one of the most complete pictures of any Southwestern colonial craft. It presents, also for the first time, a detailed summary of the distinctive methods employed by the old Hispanic smiths. The book contains two parts. The first looks at the early iron manufacturing and blacksmithing industries of Spain and Mexico. The second deals with the colonial smith, his equipment, his methods, and the products of his forge. Information on these subjects has been derived from documents such as wills of blacksmiths, supply lists of expeditions, and inventories of mission workshops.
Condition: Exterior cover has some wear on corner and edges - a nice clean copy - see pics.Interior has clean pages and illustrations- no owners name or nameplates.These are photos of the actual item;please review pics and ask any questions before buying.

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