The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-06-21
IN THE MAIN BUILDING.

IN THE MAIN BUILDINGS. .r1i 4
Notes from the Portfolio Of n Correspondent
''.'.' '' en- the Grounds, -" 1
Mexico not yet being in, order, we
pushed on to the Netherlands, where
our attention. was soon attracted by a
native spinning wheel for cotton, models
of q dwelling house, and thatched farm
house, samples of wood, q raised map
for the blind at Amsterdam, and model
eating house. One would hardly have
looked for dissected cattle; yet there lay
before us nose of COW who had died
of the plague; the wihdpipe Of a second;
victim to the Same pest, gunet, thigh, .
etc. A pyramid Of sulphate of ammo
mia, velocipedes and pipes were worth
looking at.
RIO 5ANE1Ro
displayed curious hammocks and a fac
sinaile of crown jewelry, while Brazil,
with its case of bright birds and insects
of every hue, many OF them set 'as
Jewels, seemed to say Look at u.s."
and we did long enough to observe
breastpin and earrings made Of three
humming birds heads. VI ~ .; , 4,
The red, yellow and black. flag aoated
over its treasures, and conspicuous on
entering its compartment was . case Of
rags and waste paper. But what shall
we say about its Brussels lace, whose
splendors would have ravished a society
belle. It far exceeds in beauty ll my
expectations. "A basque and overskirt
displayed over yellow silk, which color,
by the way, did not show it's richness to
advantage, was of exquisite. fneness;
parasol and cushion covers, Aouncing
half yard in depth, made ones eyes
water; even the likeness of the queen OF
Belgium was surrounded witha wreath of
lace flowers of great beauty. A traveller
declare d that in Brussels itself he had
seen no exhibition Of lace that equaled
this. q. ........s.,.
I fancied, could hardly surprise us with
model cottages, yet large farmhouse,
with an apiary attached, and the whole
| affair a musical box, was quite novel.
It also made q fine display Of machine
embroidery in silk lace imitation. Two
large maps, one geological, and the
other Typographical survey, would in
terest the scientist and engineer but q
large ebony cabinet, richly painted, could
be better appreciated by the majority.
I expected to be quite impressed with
the Dimensions of the Main building, as
it covers twenty acres, and is III size
1880 feet by 464, but on the contrary
found myself quite prepared for it.
7 hastened to examine the robes from
the Rue de Rivoli, and any passionate
lover of dress could be quite satisfied
with white silk and tulle toilette having
a train depending from the shoulders at
the back, and reaching--well, not quite
as far as from Calais to Dover. But at
anyrate the mortal who donned it would
need q small salon to herself, and re-
quire no Cabel to say eject off," and 50
richly embroidered too.. The display of
rugs was noticeable, one especially,
representing skating scene. The black
lace was very fine, and we should have
fingered over the white had we not just
stepped out of Belgium. & . - .i-s
r. 81" GREAT BRITAIN ''. 81
next claimed our attention, and we ex-
claimed at the beauty of carved oak
chest made from the oak beams of Sails
bury cathedral. At this point In the
building two spiral staircases invite as
piring spirits to birds-e view Of the
scene outside. But instead of ascending
these we Aentered tapestried room
label "Royal School of Art Needle
work." and noticed a fire screen wrought
by the Princess Christian. A dumb
waiter WAS black bear standing on its
hind legs and holding salyer between
it's forepaws. In case of embroidered
bookmarks the most conspicuous was
the badge of the "Ancient Order OF
Foresters," reminding one with its
archery scene of bold Robin Hood. ~
Pc. r.' a"" INDIA. o':.r .. ''s.i
Shut your eyes and on opening them
| you find yourself transported to India,
and before you lies case in sculpture
from the tomb of Anaravati., But we
are weary and hungry; let Us pass
through the hall and wend our way to q
building on the right, invitingly called
Department of Public Comfort" "
where we will find rest and refreshfnent.
comfortable sofas and chairs, toilet
apparatus, hot coffee and eatables. But
then ',''' ....', ~, .,., 80 i,,..,'..
....... q. EGYPT ,i.....,,, ,,,-,..-
is Just here, and that case of embroider
ed trappings is 80 gorgeous We forget
fatigue and enter the department. AND
/ such table cover we will not soon see
again. Beside these stands the bust
} of Pharaoh Ramases II.-and we al
} most shudder at the crocodile fourteen
} feet in length, lying outstretched, ever
{ if it is stuffed. We cannot stop for {
: view of Cairo, for just here is an en-
broidered undershirt, velvet jacket, ant
4 other articles from the bazaar of Cairo
!, ,. ... SWEDEN ..
8 has stationed so many generals arount
z It's COmp&rGu6uG Wo h1luOSb ACdI W ouSo1
but then they are only wa1en, compel
ing with the famous farley. The living
: e1hibitorlooks in his uniform 80 like th'
"shams," and is 80 often taken fol
? them, he says, that can imagine his re
: garding himself as quite o humbug
l But yonder, do look over there at {,
o group of five figures standing arount
8 q stage lying upon the ground. sure!,
? if we speak to them they will reply il
8 Swedish. No less ifelike is another
9 group, consisting Of. clock maker
z seated before table, on which lie hi
Instruments with other figures regarding
D him. And yet another man is driving
4 reindeer, seated himself in an uncom
f Portable looking sledge. The buffalo
9 robes from Stockholm are striking. Blu
d I who would have looked for such ex
!, uuisite silver work in far off
...:.... ...-. NORWAY, .#a.. 70.
. yet here it is, unsurpassed by any coun