Smith, Walter, 1836-1886, Smith, Walter, 1836-1886. Industrial art of the International Exhibition · New York, R. Worthington · leaf 67
ical value to the artisan. Some will say fashion has much to dowith it, and others that the novelty of the designs is a chief cause. Doubtlessthere is much truth in the latter assertion; but mere novelty is not everything;back of that is a true art-feeling. Everything, even the most insignificant… … The Century Vase : Gorham Manufacturing Co. not be as good as in other countries, and certainly the manner of hand-weaving cannot compare in evenness or finish or durability with our machine-made fabrics; but the blending of color, the spirit of the design, is far aheadof anything that can be…
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) · Decorative arts
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