The masterpieces of the Centennial International Exhibition\ : illustrated (1876)
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.), Shinn, Earl, 1838-1886, Smith, Walter, 1836-1886, Wilson, Joseph M · Philadelphia : Gebbie & Barrie · leaf 215
INDUSTRIAL ART. 179 the accessory ornaments to either piece, the subjects are Australian. In one we have the ostrich, and in the other the kangaroo ; while in both the graceful tree-fern is most happily introduced. The illustration on page 18 1 represents a section of a lace curtain, one of the… … Lace Shawl — Collective Exhibit of Brussels, This kind of lace is machine-made, and it enjoys a wide reputation for its cheapness and excellent quality. The industry of lace-making, which is of comparatively recent introduction among the Swiss people, is as yet confined to certain cantons, but it…
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) · Centennial Exhibition · Art · Decorative arts · Machinery
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