Smith, Walter, 1836-1886, Smith, Walter, 1836-1886. Industrial art of the International Exhibition · New York, R. Worthington · leaf 320
ill say that there is not deep philosophical reason underlying thishumorous conception of Contentment, and that the Chinese, in typifying thegod under the guise of a jolly fellow, are not giving expression to a great fundamental truth? Why the little manis represented as a mis-shapen dwarf, and… … Tapestry Chair : Department of Aubusson. more emphasized inthis, but the signifi-cance of the tonsorialinstrument passes ourpowers of conjecture. This little figure ismade of a fine qualityof porcelain and mod-eled with great nicety.The block on which itstands has a texture inimitation of ivory.…
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) · Decorative arts
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