Title: Prussian tailor's guild Zunftbuch,
Year: 1592
Subjects: Tailors Labor unions Germany Prussia; Tailors Labor unions Germany Prussia; Tailors Labor unions Germany Prussia; Clothing trade Germany Prussia; Clothing trade Germany Prussia; Clothing trade Germany Prussia; Guilds Germany Prussia; Guilds Germany Prussia; Guilds Germany Prussia
Abstract: Manuscript guildbook for tailors in the town of Triebel in the province of Brandenburg, Prussia kept between the late sixteenth century and early nineteenth centuries in an unidentified hand. The first part is an examination for apprentices for admission to the guild as "Meister". Candidates were required to make thirteen garments, all illustrated with patterns, with measurements and type of cloth specified. The thirteen garments included are: grain bags; cloaks; bride and groom's suits; monk's cassock and cap; horse, saddle and wagon blankets; an elaborate tent; a set of canisters made of cloth and a suit for a Fool. The earliest sections of the manuscript, including the illustrated exam are in the same hand as the later 18th century entries and suggest that the earlier material was re-copied at a later date. The rest of the manuscript consists of a registry of the names of successful candidates, their ages and the dates of their entry into the guild.