ADVERTISEMENT.
On their part and on his own, the author ventures a pledge, that
neither pains, expense, nor care shall be wanting, to render this publication
worthy the title of a n a t io n a l work, exhibiting, in all its
materials, specimens of American manufacture; and its execution
being wholly accomplished by American artists.
North-east corner of Tenth and Chesnut streets,
Philadelphia, February 8, 1881.
