New-York tribune., 1891-12-28
WOMAN,S WORK AT THE FAIR.
TO MAKE I'll A GREAT OBJECT LESSON


T, emit. NJ all that has been said and written about
The work Of the Board of Lady Managers of the Worlds
Columbian Commission, there is stil great ignorance
regarding the purposes Of this organization OF 10
women TO place their objects before the puDic asaih
the following circular has been piepaied'
"The board wshe, to mark the first participation OIL
women in an important National enterprise by pr'par
ing An object lesson TO show the progress nDe Dy
women in every county OF the world during we CEN
tury in which educational and other privileges nave
been granted her. and to show the increased usefulness
that has resulted from the enlargement OF her oppor
tunites.
"The Boad of Lady Managers invites the women OF
all countries 10 participate IN this great exhibit oi
womens work. 10 the end that it may be not only ha
uonal but universal and that al may pfoht DE 'Ico
comparison OF methods, agencies and results. IL Is VI
the first importance that such representative coco
uon be secured from every country a' VIII give al d
ouate idea Of the extent and vSlue Of what Is oens
done by women In the arts. SCIENCES and industries
We will aim TO show the ad-Hinncrs, who are hSlr
ing the battle of life. the new avenues OF ehpo! e
that a,e constantly being opened TO womeh' ana III
which OF these their work will be OF The most dsllhc'
value by reason OF their natural adaptablty sehs''o
and artistic temperament and individual tastes what
education will best enable them 10 enjoy the "!ocF
opportunities awaiting them and make their work OF
The greatest woth not only TO themselves but TO the
world
The Board of Lady Managers has decided that at the
coming EXPOSITION il will not attempt to separate the
exhibit of women'S work from that OF men, for the fea
son that, as working SIDE by slde WIN ne"
In al the factories Of the world it would be pacucaly
impossible In most cases. TO divide the finished result
nf their combined work: nor would women be eatshcd
with prizes unless they were awarded without dSthc
ton as TO sex and the result oi 1air comlcuuo'
with the best work shown. They are striving ior en-
cecnce and desire recognition only for demonstrated
merit.
at 4Io
work being done by may be app; eciaed "a tabl-
lated statement will be procured and shown In every
exhibit stating the proportion Of wOmenS work tiat
enters into it. The application blanks now Dchg sent
out u manufacturers contain this inquiry Inc podiN
has secured by act of Congress, the great and unusual
privilege of appointing members of each jury 10 awaN
pSzes for articles into which wOmen's work enters
The number of women on each jury VIII be proper
tionate to the amount Of work done by women III the
corresponding department of classification Ihe stare
nent as 10 the amount OF their work VIII therefore Oe
of double significance, or, in addition to the Impressive
showing Of how large proportion Of the eaVy lsooF
Of the word being performed by the weaker SEX II
will also determine the amount Of jnly representation
to which the board is entitled
Besides the extensive exhibit in the general EN-
position buildings women Will nav" another opporu-
nity OF displaying work of superior excellence III an
advantageous way in the NCman'S Building, over
which the Beard Of Lady Managers will exercise com
Ilete control. Ihe woman DuLulIS II SIu'cN H'''i
one of the principal to the Exposition grounds
and on one SIDE of the grand Qnandrangle aIouhd
which the main buildings placed.
"It will command from is balconies and rootFaneh
a superb view of the Exposition grounds buildings ana
the lake beyond. The building IS 400 feet long aud
200 feet wite and is being constructed at cost OF
100000. 1t /, intended that this building and all
its contents shall be the inspiration Of wOmans genius
1t has both land and water entrances. and from the
vestibue ut each Of these entrances one enters the
main gallery which occupies the centre Of the build
Ing opening t. the great Skylght in the roof and
surrounded BY col,nnado on the second floor.
As there ha> been much work done BY women of an
exclusive cYra"tr that could hardly be brought into
comparison competition with mems wo.h. THIS
gallery will be devoted 10 this exhibit.
Distinct impetus has already been gwen 10
woman's work I'm various directions by the helpful
policy pursued by the board Tieir work as architects
has already been much commented on, and will have
superb Illustration at the time Of the Fair. There
Will be opportunity given 10 those desiring it TO
Incorporate Intended exhibits in the construction Of the
bnding in a manner both practical and artistic
for instance as carved wainsroting and baustrades
for the Stalrcases, open carved screens, ornamental
iron aud brass. hardware decorative tapestries and
panels. etc
wish t. place such decorations in the Woman's Build
ing are requested to inform ta secretary OF the Board
Of Lady Manages a, soon possible, In order That
arrangements may be made, the details Of dimensions
sent them in ample time, and space reserved for the
Insertion OF their wr%. For the benefit Of artisans AMI
designer, there will BE- lean collection Of old lace,
fans Jewels. silver, etc.
Commissions COZ Grating with the Board OF Lady
Managers viii be asked t, aid them:
81. To procure. for competition in the main build
ings representative exhibit showing the work OF
women in all the va:ied occupatoA, in which they
engage.
=. TO prOcur, as far possible statistics as 10 the
amount of women, work that enters into every cX-
hbit, and other interesting data connected with the
same
-. TO recommend to the Board work by women Of
such supreme excellence be worthy Of admission
to the gallery OF TIE Woman's building.
~ To iecomm nd 70 the Board women who have the
requisite expert knowledge TO serve on various unes
>. 10 sec that the educational work being carried
By women, from ihe primary to Tie hieh''i
branches OF education. Is exhibited when possible ana
when not possible thai 1t may be illustrated bl means
Of maps, charts, photographs, etc. ,,.
81. 10 >ee that the charitable and phIlaA'hrOpc
work a. well TIA, promote recreation, healthfu
ness, reform, etc. inaugural by womcn u either eA
hbiud made matter OF record Il, above
-. To aid in giving suitable publicity 10 the plans
Of the Board If Lady Managers in ali TIE Iadiug
papers. through the aid Of press w"en when possible
To aid in collection Of loan exhibit of Old hee
embroid -res, fans. etc. u
sxact sclsnccF, philosophy, art. etc.
Ms. Potter l;lmer president OF the Board Oh Lazy
Managers hns sent to Queen Vctora the Queen Regent
p spain the Queen of Italy. Nine. CarnOt OF France
and several Others letters asking them 10 approve ana
become patrons Of The work Of the Lady Manager and
10 sanction the appOntm mt Of committee oi women
I'm their respective countries to provde for such cA-
hLit!Ou "a; the Worlds Fair "a VIII fGllN ana mN
illustrate the progress aud achcv ments OF women.
Through the courtesy Of secretary Blaine those letters
bav been engrO>sed and sent through the Safe Depart
Inrpt a. Washington. with Instructions L the Iuicd
states Minister, To- deliver them Oncally 10 the Prime
WIDt>ters Of the ,evsial countries. ,,.
Tle vomcp of TcNI, nave organized Il state World s
Fair Hoard Of Lady Managers, with an executive com
mitttc OF thirty yOnc. go ..,,.., ., ,bo
sen.rimtnt II v6nen's work by Mrs. Earnest HArie.
oil, h,> expressed hcr intention O ASKING LOT HP',c
~ ,Ln Wou1n's .I,uidtng 10 piacc ally wlat she
m m dirc In County Don gal Ireland, in educating the