The masterpieces of the Centennial international exhibition illustrated.. (1876)
Shinn, Earl, 1838-1886, Smith, Walter, Wilson, Joseph M. (Joseph Miller), 1838-1902 · Philadelphia : Gebbie & Barrie · leaf 359
INDUSTRIAL ART. 341 Europe and England. The pious munificence of the rich presented the Church mth the most precious stuffs of the loom, enriched with the most cunnino-. skill of the needle. In the schools connected with the monasteries, embroidery was taught, and what is now an art known only to… … 4 i4HfrfH4H haL. Clock : Austrian Court. largely practised by men. Going further back still, to the times of the Bible, we read of the rich vestments made for the priests who ministered in the holy places, and mention is made of one, Ooliab, the son of Achisamech, of the tribe of Dan, who made…
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
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