Graining, marbling, and sign-writing, as an instant download.

A Practical Manual of House-Painting, Graining, Marbling and Sign-Writing (1888) by Ellis A. Davidson crosses into decorative painting — graining and marbling alongside house-painting and sign-writing. The decorative painter’s crossover title.

Inside this 1888 manual:

The painter’s trade in 1888: house painting taught as a complete system across 474 pages. Painters, decorators, and restorers restoring period work will find Ellis A. Davidson’s methods still the reference.

Details:

• Complete 1888 edition scan — 470 pages
• Graining and marbling with sign-writing
• The decorative-painting crossover
• Graining, marbling, and fine finishing methods
• Period paint systems: calcimine, distemper, and oil finishes
• Two files included: the original scan, cleaned of dust, stray marks, and handwritten notes, and a cleaned white-background edition that's easy on the eyes and the printer
• PDF format, instant download after purchase — no physical book ships