the same. The condition of the art of polishing in America is dwelt
upon, and various interesting articles written by practical polishers in
the States, which appeared in their trade journal, _The Cabinet-maker_,
have been revised and printed in this work.

A number of valuable recipes, and other instructive matter, useful alike
to the amateur and to the practical workman, are also given.




CONTENTS.


CHAPTER I.
_THE IMPROVING AND PREPARATION OF FURNITURE WOODS._ PAGE
Improving 2
Matching 3
Painting 5
Dyed Polishes 6


CHAPTER II.
_STAINS AND IMITATIONS._
Imitation Mahogany 8
Imitation Rosewood 8
Imitation Walnut 9
Imitation Ebony 10
Imitation Oak 11
Imitation Satin-wood 12