Statement of responsibility: von Johann Friedrich Netto, Zeichenmeister in Leipzig ; mit 48 Kupfertafeln und einem auf Taffet mit Seide und Gold gestickten Modelltuche.
Content: Each plate is present in one hand-colored and one uncolored version, so that each plate number is used twice.
Numbering: A silk cloth sampler (measuring 29 x 46 cm.), embroidered in colored threads and featuring the same motifs that appear on plate XXI, is bound in between the title leaf and plate XXI, which precedes the text leaves. One unnumbered leaf of plates consisting of perforated designs for use in marking patterns on fabric is bound in after plate XXI.
Content: Pforzheimer copy: Title page mutilated, partially missing, mounted to supplemental leaf. -- 19th century quarter morocco over marbled boards, gilt spine titling ("Sticker- / Buch") and decorations.
Physical Description
Extent: 38 pages, XXIV [i.e. 48] leaves of plates (some folded) : illustrations (some color), 1 sample ; 29 x 46 cm (oblong folio)