New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-09-06
New York Letter
WORLDS FAIR--sCUIPTURE--EvE u.s. THE GREEK
sLAvE--FANcY FURNITURE, ETC.
Correspondence Of tbt Gusernt.
New YORK, August %, 1858

l WORLDS FAIR--SCULPTURE--EFE Us. THE GREEK
sLAvE--FANcY FURNITURE, ETC.
Correspondence Of tbt Cusrrnt.
| New YORK, August 26, 1858.
The papers here, in commenting on the arri-
val of Powers Eve, seem to prefer her to the
Greek Slave; but imagine that novelty is the
only charm which the mother Of mankind pos
sesses over her beautiful rival. l was very
agreeably disappointed in the latter, which
had heard criticised as ga very pretty lady,
we'll formed, and smooth-looking, with no par
ticular expression of any sort" At first sight,
indeed, there seems to be only indifference, or
| at best, submission, in the dropping arms, and
ayerred face but on a closer examination, there
| is volume Of expression in the countenance.
The slightly swelling nostril and full eyed sug-
gest repressed tears; the lips seem almost to
quiver with the effort at self control there
seems also tinge of suppressed disdan in the
expression and the beholder would hardly be
surprised to see the head suddenly tossed back
wards, and the eye flash with Indignation In
Ewes face we read only Innocent unconscious
ness, mingled with an air of childish delight
1t is evident that she has not yet tasted of the
tree Of knowledge. Her attitude, also, which is
perfectly simple, natural and proper in her, is
a striking contrast to that of the Greek Slave
They stand side by side, and afford most sug-
gestive contrast, which, in my estimation, is
greatly to the advantage of the latter. / will
mention few particulars. The throat of Eve
is very thick, and the hair hanging around it
and touching it at the sides, make it, in tbs
| front view look still thicker while that of the
Slave is beautifully formed, rises gracefully
from the shoulders, and is well displayed by thu
arrangement of her hair, which is gathered in
knot on the back part of the head To be sure
Eve at that time knew nothing of the graces
/ and was lovely enough to dispense with Their
| aid no doubt she wore her hair as Powers has
represented it, but as sculpture represents form
only, and as the beauty of hair depend on color
| and texture, the elegant throat of the Slave far
outshines Ewes flowing locks. In form, too
Eve is surpassed by her companion, being les.
elegantly proportional in general, but especially
about the neck and bust but after all, the SUI
periority If the Slave is most conspicuous in the
expression of the face, which in my eyes, eclipse:
even the beauty of her matchess form.
The American department, which received
| the most of my attention during this my second
visit, is remarkable for the display of beautiful
fancy furniture, PAPER mache goods, etc. Ther'
are pianos of rosewood and papier mache, witt
mother of pearl and ebony keys upon which
none but angels and Gottschalks should play
| chairs and sofas of rich materials and luxuri
| ously inviting shapes, on which none but grace!
should recline and magnificent, costly mirrors
on which none but beauties should gaze Their,
| are rustic seats, made of unbs rked wood deco
rated with natural moss, on which Satyrs ant
| wood nymphs might do their counting. Their
are marbleized iron mantels, table tops, etc.
/ more beautiful and durable than real marble
and cheaper to boot There is temple erected
by X Bazin, perfumer, ETC., containing odor
enough to sweeten all New York, soap enough
| to cleanse all its inhabitants, and cosmetic
enough to transform all its women into beauties
There are specimens Of prize wheat, and priz
| medicines, and prize tallow candles--and thou
sands of other things, of which more anon.
In the French department observed princi
pally specimens Of cloth and silk goods, china
gliding, etc. In one case, containing rich bro
cade silks, laces embroidered with gold and sill
yer, and other female gear. | noticed yer,
thin material which was ticketed. As very fe,
Of the articles on exhibition are marked, excep
with notice, !" Hands off, my curiosity le
me to inspect more closely that which had bee
deemed worthy of such distinction. 1t was
duplicate of dress worn by the Empress Q
France; said to contain seventeen yards
goods, two yards in width, and to be so fine tina
the whole. piece might be put into a commo
sized tumhler.
The display of Sears porcelain, in this dc
partment, is very recherche and beautiful
The heads on some of the pieces are said to b
copies from historical portraits.
The exhibition is still quite deficient in som
respects, there being very few seats, and man
of the articles being unticketed; SO that III
spectator has to guess what they are, for tn
catalogue having been prepared before half tn
articles were received or placed in their preser
order, is but poor assistance.
have not yet visited the Picture Gallery
but intend to devote my next visit to it.
| Yours, LAURA LEA.