Middletown transcript., 1876-11-11
Written for the Middletown Transcript. I
Centennial Notes No. If.
TUNIS AND DENMARK.

l IUN1S AND UENMAhh.
Back of Turkey, in the Main Build
ing, and hid away behind heavy car
pets, we find the little department q
Tunis but obscure as its position seem
to be, it is daily thronged by curiou
multitude, bent on gratifying their curl
osity, or driving sharp bargains il
curious wares. and rather tawdry scarf
and handkerchiefs. By far the riches
of the display belongs to the "Bey o
Tunis, consisting of embroideries, mag
ni6cently inlaid firearms, swords, dag
gers, &c. Some gorgeous designs il
silver and gold jewelry, epecially
chains, are exhibited. Gold embroid
cred slippers in almost endless variety
and different prices are seen in large
case. Brenzeware, such as tea pots,
urns, cups and saucers are exhibited
and are duly admired by those who
have weakness for that kind of art
Handsome damask goods, and thick
but ugly carpets and rugs are hung
about the department. Cereals of vari-
GUS kinds are shown, amongst which
are noticed corn, wheat and oats. Rich
ebony cabinets inlaid with pearl arc
seen here, one in particular we noticed,
valued at $3.50, and it certainly was
beautiful. Some elegant gold and
bronze tea sets, also some graceful can
dlesticks in the same precious metals
are in the cases. A magnificent silver
coffee set with spoons, drew forth a
great deal of admiration. The ladies
never seem to tire Of the delightful
odor from the perfume case, in which
are imprisoned ottar of Rose and ottar
of Sandal. These precious perfumes are
retailed at moderate prices, and will
serve as sweet souvenirs of the Centen-
nial. Amongst the novelties in silver
in this department is handsome silver
sugar bowl with a rim around the out
side for spoons. Some handsome stools
inlaid with pearl, valued at S65 and
upwards are exhibited, also few green
and red satin ones embroidered in gold
are 'for sale and Immediately delivery"
gold embroidered saddles
and brides are also to be seen here, we
;hink as handsome as any in the build
ng. Any quantity of trinkets such as
beads of musk, sandals and olive wood :;
'osaries of pearl, and various kinds of
woods; crosses Of ivory, and olive wood |
With views of the exhibition buildings |
II some sacred subjects, inserted in the
entire behind magnifying glass.
Mother r-of-pearl shells, olive wood boxes
nd numerous other small articles are
old here as cheap mementoes of the
to those who cannot indulge
q Japanese lacquer, Swedish silver,
ligree or Italian mosaics. We will
ow take peep at Denmark and her
y North American possession-Green-
ind. These Danes are supposed to be
escendants of German emigrants ages
60, and followed the sea for living.
d the eighth century she struck terror
D the coast of England, Flanders, Ger
any and Normandy by her piratical
epredations. Various causes, amongst
hich chiefly the introduction of chris
anity in the tenth century, and the in
'eased strength of the neighboring
tates reduced the nation in a measure t
more orderly state of living. Time
I'd the march of improvement has ele- +
tied her to standing among other t
ltions, and to-day she sends her ex-
bits side by side with these countries, a
ho once regarded her as little better
an race of pirates. One of the first
hibits that strikes tho eye is one of |,
e fashionable pottery and shown by p
P. Ipsen's widow" Here we have il
is peculiar ware in every shape, and
orned in thousand different styles
suit the most fastidious tastes. !,
agnifcent gold jewelry from Scandi- +, t.
via is seen here, also gold tea sets, a,
ps, rings, &c. A magnificent silver a
Sc is shown under glass, and is a a,
'rvel of beauty and grace. 1t is G,
med of shells held up by mermaids. II
} whole structure being drawn by a,
lphins, who are driven by sirens with m
Fps. The various arts are represent h,
such as music, painting, &C. This of
.utiful piece of work is valued at
,290. There are also basso-r relieve
lures, and some exquisite vases Of F,