The book of the fair; an historical and descriptive presentation of the world's science, art, and industry, as viewed through the Columbian Exposition at Chicago in 1893 (1893)
Bancroft, Hubert Howe, 1832-1918 · Chicago, San Francisco, The Bancroft Co. · leaf 121
s; and by way of contrast as to methods of cleaning vessels is an ancient craft, carefully scrubbed and painted, near to a handsome George’s bank schooner mounted on a ship¬ railway, the scrubbing and painting performed by modern processes. But the most striking feature is a mast-head 40 feet high,… … on a fishing vessel threescore years ago, a large assort¬ HAND LINE, SINKERS, ETC ment of shells, sea-weeds, and curiosities gathered from ocean’s depths complete this interesting collection. A Gloucester firm has an exhibit adjoining the one described, including a large assortment of the products…
