The masterpieces of the Centennial international exhibition of 1876 .. . Lavori—Tfrra-coird : Italian t_ourt. specimens of noteworthy excellence. In both of these works there is the samecareful study of plant-life, and an artistic appreciation of its capabilities forornament evident to the observer. Without a careful observance of forms in INDUSTRIAL ART. 409. Caiiiiet: Cooper d- Holl, London. 4IO THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1876. their natural state no artist, however skillful, could have wrought these beautifuldesigns. Nor is this knowledge all that is required to make the lace pattern,for


The masterpieces of the Centennial international exhibition of 1876 .. . Lavori—Tfrra-coird : Italian t_ourt. specimens of noteworthy excellence. In both of these works there is the samecareful study of plant-life, and an artistic appreciation of its capabilities forornament evident to the observer. Without a careful observance of forms in INDUSTRIAL ART. 409. Caiiiiet: Cooper d- Holl, London. 4IO THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1876. their natural state no artist, however skillful, could have wrought these beautifuldesigns. Nor is this knowledge all that is required to make the lace pattern,for in the border we see graceful curves interwoven with delicate geometric


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