Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-08
]. G. BENNETT g. CO.'S
Phenomenal Exhibit.
EUROPE LARGELY DRAWN UPON FOR
THIS DISPLAY


THIS DISPLAY.
This firm may justly claim to have the
exhibit of exhibits in the Exposition ALI
Europe has been called upon to furnish
marvels with which to astound Pittsburg
AS you enter the space. which is under the
north gallery, you see the marvellous natural
seal furniture, consisting of four pieces
manufactured for J. G. Bennett & Co. at
Paris. The variety of tints with their sim
gular markings surprise those who are only
familiar with the London dye. The sofa is
broad, low and symmetrical. The back has
an arch formed over the center of pol
ished OK horns, while the outline is car
ried out by other horns turned toward the
center. The base of horns is ornamented
with fringe of angora fur, mosaic of seal
fur adorns the center of the back. The
horns also form the four feet. An umbrella
stand has crown made from four horns
meeting at their points-below. four others
form the pins for holding umbrellas, and
are turned to form a square. A sturdy
column, covered with natural sealskin, has
at its base handsome brass vase as holder
below this angora fringe for finish.
Two armchairs have their backs and arms
formed entirely of polished horns, the seats
with mosaic to match sofa, are of natural
still sealskin.
On the floor lies the most wonderful
white Polar bear rug, with mounted head,
natural teeth and claws, the whole bordered
by plush of French blue. The skin at its
greatest length is Is feet, and was exhibited
at the Paris Exposition by ReaYillon
Freres, the largest furriers in the world. A
companion to this is the Bengal tiger rug,
with mounted head, which keeps guard over.
the great showcase, of which more anon.
An immense Bengal tiger, noble speci-
man of the taxidermist's art. is standing on
the alert, his four feet resting on a rock,
while he seems to be guarding the exhibit.
Now about the show case which was made
especially for j. G. Bennett & Co. by the
McNulty Show Case Company, it being the
main plates of glass are 10 feet long, feet
high and feet wide, the large plates each
weighing 500 pounds. The mountings are
of silver, the whole being plush lined.
Inside this case Polar bear boa is
stretched from end to end, the muff to
match hanging in the center like the PEN
dant of necklace. On a form are placed a
muff and fchu of white thibet lamb; it is
like snow drift in its delicate whiteness
Another form holds Persiana jacket, 27 |
inches long, with seal collar. This style is
to prevail. An Alaska seal jacket near the
former is of some length. with standing |
collar, but no cuffs. A 33-inch seal coat has |
shawl collar; also cuffs. Then there is a |
37-inch seal saeque, and seal wrap
trimmed with long points of black lynx. |
In contrast there is fchu of white Polar |
bear; the gem of the collection is a mink |
tail cape, selected shades, the points in front |
reaching waist line, the back being grace
fully rounded.
In two cases Bennett & Co. make a dis
play of fall and winter hats. They consist
If the highest grades and finest makes in
he world, such as Dunlap & Co., of New
York; Youman, of New York; Stetson, of
Philadelphia. and imported styles are from
Jhristy, of London; Lincoln, Bennett &
Co., London, and Heath & Co., London.
A further display is being carried on at the
corner of Fifth avenue and Wood street.