Schön newes Modelbuch
Published by Sigismundus Latomus, Frankfurt a.M.
Illustrated and hand-colored title page, 94 pages of designs for lace and embroidery.
Lotz cites two editions, the first appeared in 1606. The cuts are all copies of earlier ones, by Vecellio, SIbmacher, Ostaus, Schonsperger, etc. The only complete copy of the first edition cited by Lotz is in the Germanischen Museum, Nuremberg. It has 104 leaves, which this copy would have if complete, signed A - N 8, with 103 leaves of patterns. Leaves 27, 30, 65, 72, 73, 80, 90, 95 and 104 are missing. Patterns copies of Vecellio, Jobin, DaSera, Guentel. 95 leaves, numbered in ink, before the missing leaves were removed. Sigs: A - C 8, D 6 (D 3 & 6 are missing), E - H 8, (I-K 6 with I 1 & 8 and K 1 & 8 missing), L 8, M 6 (M 2 & 7 missing), N 1 (last leaf with blank verso missing). Repaired and rebound by Walter Moore, May 1955, in dark tan paper boards with linen spine.
Illustrated and hand-colored title page, 94 pages of designs for lace and embroidery.
Lotz cites two editions, the first appeared in 1606. The cuts are all copies of earlier ones, by Vecellio, SIbmacher, Ostaus, Schonsperger, etc. The only complete copy of the first edition cited by Lotz is in the Germanischen Museum, Nuremberg. It has 104 leaves, which this copy would have if complete, signed A - N 8, with 103 leaves of patterns. Leaves 27, 30, 65, 72, 73, 80, 90, 95 and 104 are missing. Patterns copies of Vecellio, Jobin, DaSera, Guentel. 95 leaves, numbered in ink, before the missing leaves were removed. Sigs: A - C 8, D 6 (D 3 & 6 are missing), E - H 8, (I-K 6 with I 1 & 8 and K 1 & 8 missing), L 8, M 6 (M 2 & 7 missing), N 1 (last leaf with blank verso missing). Repaired and rebound by Walter Moore, May 1955, in dark tan paper boards with linen spine.
Artwork Details
- Title: Schön newes Modelbuch
- Publisher: Sigismundus Latomus (German, active 1599–ca. 1627) , Frankfurt am Main
- Date: 1608
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 11/16 in. (11.5 x 17 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1924
- Object Number: 24.43(1-95)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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