L. D. P.

CONTENTS

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Foreword[3], [4]
Acknowledgments[4]
Chapter I.—Caning; The Seven Steps[7]
Cane[7], [8]
Equipment[8], [9]
Beginning the Operation[9], [10]
The Seven Steps in Caning[10-14]
Chapter II.—Caning Suggestions[15]
Irregular Areas[17-21]
Five-Step Caning[21], [22]
The Design Element[22-25]
Chapter III.—Reseating a Chair; Hand Caning[26]
The Process[27-31]
Refinishing[31-33]
Chapter IV.—Reseating a Chair; Cane Webbing[34]
The Process[35-40]
Chapter V.—Rush Seating[41]
Historical[41-42]
Rush[42-43]
Other Materials[43-44]
Preparation of Materials[44-46]
The Weaving Process[46-49]
Rectangular Seats[49-50]
Irregular Seats[50-51]
Suggestions[51-54]
Finish[54]
Chapter VI.—Reed and Splint Weaving[55]
Primitive Methods[56-57]
Bleaching[57-58]
Staining[58-59]
Other Materials[59-62]
Chapter VII.—Seats of Reeds and Splints[63]
Indian Splints[72-79]
A Rustic Chair[79-80]
A Woven Table[81]
Willows[81-82]
Weaving Materials: Where to Obtain[84]

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