Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-02-16
WoMAN,s WORK.

Inc new England ManuIaCtuE6Es Sshu
Mechanics Institute, of Boston, opened IN |,
the autumn of 1881. The plans OF the |
management included that of popular edu-
cation. There was an effort to make the
annual exhibitions, as far as possible, de.
monstrations OF the growth and develop
ment of industrial art and applied science
Among the exhibits of the first two years
there were numerous entries made by
women. At the close OF the second year 1t
was decided to have womsn's depart
ment. The matter was placed IN the hands
of prominent Boston women, VINO organ
lied with large general committee cover
ing the New England States, with officers
as follows President, Mrs. Julia Ward
Howe Secretary, Mrs. S. (. b. Chan
ming; Treasurer, Miss Abby w. May.
| The first year there were thirty women
who exhibited; the second year twenty.
with eighty.six lady artists the third yeGr
| the Uoman's department has three hundred
exhibits, which occupy an acre OF space.
The fact that womea can exhibit goods,
inventions, produce and methods of work
under favorable conditions has rendered to
| draw out the work that women are doing
successfully. The department will prob
! ably be continued as a permanent feature
| b1u DSCOLiC lIsSIGSlibS buLSab VI ASASA-
ence in regard to the progress of woman in
art, science and practical business methods.
Among the exhibits is an oil range, ps-
| tented by color ed woman it is practi-
cal affair, suitable for cooking aud laundry
purposes. a fruit-dryer comes from Cali
| fornia collection of dried Towering
plants and ferns from Connecticut. Speci-
mems of Irish lace in seventeen varieties.
An improved chimney, having a direct
| draft through the center with extra drafts
upon four sides, the inside OF the chimney
! being divided into FIVE compartments. A
| birch bark life. preserver from Vermont.
Model of improved ventilating screen for
windows. Catalogue of plants growing in
| dependent of cultivation in Merideu, Conn.
| Botanical specimens of Orange county, II.
Y. Afghan of American history developed
in embroidery and applique. A folding
table that has been patented fifteen years,
and has a blind hinge, pronounced by
dealers superior to any in the mar
ket A very elaborate display of
hammered brass and wood. carving in
panels, picture frames and tables. A
very trim little dust.pan that fastens itself
to the floor while one is sweeping and holds
the dirt very safely. 1t is the patent of a
college graduate, and the women journal
lists pronounce it perfect. a fine piece of
tapestry represents scene from the "Ab-
! bot" Mary, Queen of Scots, mourning
over the death of Douglas it is said to be
one of the finest pieces of work ever
done IN this country. A fine dis
play of eggs, cocoons and moths
of the silkworm, white japanese
animals. The eggs were brought from
| Yokohama, Japan, three years ago, and
| the worms have been fed only on the leaves
of the Usage orange. A display of Shaker
goods made by the Sisterhood of Shakers.
a rein. holder patented recently is simple
| spring continuance that is attached to the
dash, holding reins securely, and patent
| halter patented by member of the New
England Woman's Club is spring attach
ment with spring clasp to be attached to
the Bit making an easy holder and one that
horse cannot tri1e with.
One of the most interesting exhibits is
that OF American faience shown by Miss
| Annie L. Serbian. There are specimens of
decorated modelling in relief, of flowers,
ferns, and figures on pottery, china, plush,
and tiles, for replaces and panels. The
method of treatment is new and original
with the exhibitor, who has in her Amer.
lean pottery perfect representation of
Barbotine, Limoges and Palissier wares. a
fine display is made of art pottery from
the Cincinnati Art Club, and the cele.
| brated lockwood pottery, from the kiln
owned by Mrs, Nichols.
Anti-fricton, metal. hardened copper fer
all kinds of machinery bearings has been
tested severely and pronounced very supe-
rior by competent judges. Cistern spout
trap, and tire.escspe that is adjustable to
windows. The department of science EN-.
braces specimens from botanical collec.
lions, meteorological and chemical prepare
tions and tests, which will be more fully
| described in another article.