The academy of armory, or, A storehouse of armory and blazon containing the several variety of created beings, and how born in coats of arms, both foreign and domestick : with the instruments used in all trades and sciences, together with their their terms of art : also the etymologies, definitions, and historical observations on the same, explicated and explained according to our modern language : very usefel [sic] for all gentlemen, scholars, divines, and all such as desire any knowledge in arts and sciences
Holme, Randle, 1627-1699.
The Currier.
This is the Dresser of Tanned Leather, for when the Tanner hath done his part, then the Currier he works the same so as it becoms soft, gentle, and serviceable for many uses and purposes; for without his Art, the Shoomakers, nor Sadlers and several other Trades could not make use of it, neither would it be good for any thing, save Cloutt Leather.
