The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-14
woMAN's WORK IN INDIANA.

The Exhibit Made by Indiana Women in the
New Orleans Exposition.
New Orleans Pcayune.
Indiana has fine exhibit-very picturesque
In arrangement-every opportunity for good
light and artistic disposition of articles having
been given through the courtesy of the State
commissioner Mr.. Lewis Metesser, of Indianapo-
lis. The collection of art and woman's work was
made by Mrs. John NJ. Judah aud Miss Mary
Dean, Of Indianapolis.
A square room was built for the reception of
goods the outer walls covered with deep tones
of color which throw into graceful relief an
elaborate arrangement of grain and grasses.
Upon three sides are open portals outlined by
dainty grasses The interior is a fine represen-
tation OF household decorative art, the wall
spaces being covered with rare brio "a brac from
the practical hands of artistic women
The most prominent feature upon entering is
a wooden mantel, bearing in relief elaborate
carving, which outlines the mantel shelfs sup
ports, over mantel and plaster The designs
are wild flowers. The exquisite form and per-
lection of detail are remarkable. It is the work
of Miss Mattoy. of Terre Haute From Rich
mond Mrs. Laws sends q very elaborate sofa pill
low, and Miss Lille Lamson sends some very
fine translations, while Mrs. J. F. Hubbard sends
the Dolls Own Book, Glossy Lee a package of
Little Red Stockings" and Miss Flora Stigle-
man contributes two very fine specimens of wood
engraving Miss Sue p. Owen and Miss A.
Needbam send specimens of stenographic work
young artist, Miss Florence Chandler, who also
sends some very fine etchings Mrs. D. Nj. Jor-
dan sends delightful grouping of books, music
and newspapers.
Stenographic work is also contributed by Miss
Dora Abburth and Miss Pennie Wallace. Miss
Florence Chandler seLds very attractive disk
in OIL and one design for engraver. Mrs. G. c.
Tennis sends specimen of stenographic work
and Mrs L. Stubs lot of electric pen work.
Mrs Mack of Terre Haute sends some exquisite
yynr n nHnon I'D F0n ln~a
brequins. very handsome bannerette of bolt
ing cloth, over the surface of which is a tangle
of wild flowers is outlined in dainty embroidery
and birds OF tropical beauty pause in their fight
poised for an instant over the cloud-like texture
The design Is very picturesque and the work re-
markably fine, while the whole artistic effect
proves very attractive. It is the work of Miss
M. A. Williamson. of Lafayette
very elaborate three panel screen is exhib-
tied by Mrs. @. G. Barker. Mrs. Judah and
sented by some oil paintings and water-colors of
rare beauty Miss Anna Stiger, of Kokomo,
sends wood-carvlng of fine design and execution
There is large collection of exquisite china,
decorated by hand with rare beauty; the designs
are original in most cases, and the treatment
superior in detail and finish. This collection of
artistic china is seldom surpassed in any private
collection. The artists seem to have chosen some
OF the most exquisite forms to work upon and
the perfection of coloring places the group among
the fine art collections. The arrangement is
very artistic in the low art cases ranged along
the wall space. The collection of art and woman s
work numbers 200 articles. representing eighty
consignors.
In the absence of the lady commissioners, the
Inequalities of the department are extended by
Mrs Metesser, whose interest in the work
touches the whole collection with added beauty
as she draws attention to different points, giving
to all equal prominence and attention, adding
little personal interest to those who belong to
the most needy women, where they are striving
for self support.
very attractive space is that occupied by a
large old-fashioned veil of delicate texture yell
low with age, rich with wreath of rare en-
broidery. 1t is hand-wrought lace made by
Sarah Campbell in 1887. loaned by Mrs. NJ. E.
Pitcher, of Madison. The cases are full of mag
nifcent work, and the arrangement reflects
great credit upon the busy hands which have
worked so we'll to show what the women of Indi
ana doing in industrial art.