The growing demand for various forms of manual training in the lower
elementary grades has led to the publication of this little volume of
“problems in elementary bookbinding,” based on the work done in the
fifth grade of the Boston public schools, where their practicability
has been fully demonstrated. Some of the most valuable suggestions have
been obtained from the teachers and are an outgrowth of their classroom
experience. Nothing is here presented which is simply theoretical.
To Mr. John C. Brodhead, a deep appreciation of his keen criticism,
his helpful suggestions, and his never-failing interest cannot be too
strongly expressed. For their valued suggestions, thanks are due the
teachers of Boston whose efficient labors have insured the success
of the course. Acknowledgment is also made of indebtedness to the
Sloyd Training School for material, and to Miss Helen E. Cleaves and
Mr. Ludwig Frank for their interest and assistance in the details
pertaining to design.