Historical Catalogs and Maker Information
This page features old leather tool related catalogs and historical information on leather tool makers. These are in PDF format for easier reading and download.
The HF Osbourne Co. - Tools and Machinery of Every Description For Saddle and Harness Making - (1891)
McMillen Fine Hand Made Tools - Catalog No. 77
Toolmakers and Inventors - For literally years, several of us used this as a reference and nobody knew who compiled this list. Today (1/11/2025) I learned it was done several years ago using self-taught HTML and a dial-up connection on a now defunct website of our friend Steve Meloling! Thank you Steve, you continue to be a source of solid history!
Sauerbier History - By Mark Rain
Here's How! to learn Leather Carving - A Home Study Course - Bill Wheeler (1948)