Twenty four engraved plates depicting 80 floral specimens and groups. Also contains directions for coloring and an index of flowers. Some illustrations are printed in outline form for copying.

Date of publication from plates.

"Where may be had, useful and ingenious amusement for young ladies; or, The art of japanning improved and made easy. Being a collection of very elegant designs, in a vast variety of instances, for decorating cabinets, toilets, screen, or other pieces of useful or ornamental furniture. Drawn and engraved by the famous B. Boitard, and other masters. With directions for laying the ground of varnish, arranging the figures, and going through the whole process, till the work is compleated with the last varnish."--T.p., following imprint.

Includes index of flowers (p. 5).

Florist

Extensive and curious collection of flowers, for the imitation of young ladies, either in drawing, or in needle-work

English short title catalogue, N18592

Bridson, G. Plant, animal & anatomical illustration, C243

Bermingham, A. Learning to draw, p. 203-204

Botanical illustration > Great Britain > Early works to 1800.

Needlework > Patterns > Early works to 1800.

Decoration and ornament > Great Britain > Early works to 1800.

Furniture design > Great Britain > Early works to 1800.

Drawing > Technique.

Drawing > Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Watercolor painting > Technique.

Watercolor painting > Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Great Britain > Social life and customs > 18th century.

Drawing books.

Handbooks and manuals.