. International studio. wares not here mentioned such asFrackleton, Grueby and of these are no longer American pottery is now so firmlyestablished, its art is on so high a planeof design, color and craftsmanship, thatit stands among the finest examples ofmodern ceramics with every prospectof being developed to an even moreexquisite phase of decorative beauty. This development would be limitedin its results if it were not for the aidgiven it by the General Federation of\\ omens Clubs. In the larger citiesand towns there are innumerable oppor-tunities to see the work of
. International studio. wares not here mentioned such asFrackleton, Grueby and of these are no longer American pottery is now so firmlyestablished, its art is on so high a planeof design, color and craftsmanship, thatit stands among the finest examples ofmodern ceramics with every prospectof being developed to an even moreexquisite phase of decorative beauty. This development would be limitedin its results if it were not for the aidgiven it by the General Federation of\\ omens Clubs. In the larger citiesand towns there are innumerable oppor-tunities to see the work of the American EXAMPLES OF OYERBECKPOTTERY. potteries, but in the smaller townssuch displays are very rare. Incarrying the art of the potter to peoplein places isolated from the current move-ments in art, this womens organizationis acting as an evangel of beauty and ofpractical worth. The careers of many ofthese American potteries have plainlyshown that without financial encourage-ment, through sales of their wares, theycannot endure. Few things could equalthis kind of encouragement comparedwith the traveling exhibition fosteredby the womens clubs. \\ e read much ofthe good that wouldcome of having artin the market place,but seldom see thatgood deed put intoeffect. Here we see itdone in a comprehen-sive way, nation-widein its significance. ??????? ???i J ire forty-s i \ SEPTEMBER I 9 2 2 mceRriAtionAL seam® An iLLumination or the Yeau 1265 Close affinity of theart with stained gtassis apparent in speci-men taken from anancient manuscript
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