The masterpieces of the Centennial International Exhibition\ : illustrated
The Masterpieces of the Centennial International Exhibition is an illustrated 1876 survey of objects shown at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, published by Gebbie & Barrie and edited by Earl Shinn and Walter Smith for a general American readership. Its engravings show ornamental metalwork, vases, urns and stands, drawn in crisp black line with close attention to surface decoration, including foliate scrolls, cherubs, lion-head handles and repeating tile patterns that a designer could adapt for historical ornament.
