The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-06-13
Ceramic Room at the Art Exhibit.

Unusual interest is being shown in
the ceramic room at the art exhibit
The excellence of the work in this de-
partment last year has created the de-
sire for culture in this field of art.
Not only has a better knowledge of
eminent decorators been gained, but an
insight into the possibilities of ceram-
les as WE'LL
The exhibit this year shows great
discrimination. The display does
not consist of a motley array of china.
unc1assified and without merit-but is
a choice collection, showing a number
of exquisite pieces in each line of this
art.
A gratifying appreciation of figure
work is shown by the interest mani
tested in the exhibit made by II. o.
Punsch. This superb collection shows
as nothing else does the possibilities of
ceramics. The deliniation of char
acter. the marvellous work in detail and
adaptation of color, leave this field to
the master hand alone. Nothing more
exquisite has been shown than the
punch bowl In this collection. Hang
ing on the wall is a plaque by II. o.
Punsch, not listed in the catalogue.
1t is entitled THE Temptation of ST.
Anthony The working out of de-
tail in this beautiful picture is wonder
full. and is among the best pieces of
this artists work.
Miss Lowe has loaned for exhibit
the miniature Of her father. painted bv
III. o. Punsch. This picture is greatly
admired by all who have known Mr..
Lowe.
In the conventiaI work the assocfa-
ton is most fortunate in being able to
secure work done by the Misses Mason,
designers and makers, of New York
city. In this collection are a num-
Der of beautiful designs. the work
showing a wonderful knowledge of coll /
or and arrangement. The two vases.
with bird and tansy, motif. are particu- I
larry noteworthy
An unusually interesting collection is /
exhibited by Mrs. Henrietta Zeublin, |
OF Newark, Ohio. whose work is we'll /
known among china decorators. Be
side a line of bowls, she exhibits jar
with peacock design, that is very beau
tifuI
Miss Matilda Middleton. of Chicago.
exhibits among many pleasing designs.
beautiful colonial teacups, and salad
ana fruit plates. Her work shows
good taste and skill
The exhiblL of Miss Mary McCrystle.
of Chicago, is especially pleasing Her
Beleek bowl, Pomegranates) and Sat
suma bowl. are much admired
NJ L
man of WapatCEetta. Ohio is excel
lent. The desi9r ag is very good and
the coloring beautiful Among her
pieces are a berry bowl, jardiniere
(roses) and very dainty dresses set.
Miss Percia b. Luce of Logansport.
IS exhibiting again this year and her
excellent work is much admired A
very pretty tray and chocolate pot are
among her pieces.
The chocolate set exhibited by Miss
Lyla Vivian Marshall of Lafayette.
Indiana, shows good technique and ex-
cellent taste. She also displays a very
good collection of plates
Miss Hannah b. Overlook designer
and maker. of Cambridge City. Ind,
has on exhibit very interesting col
lection. Her plates are dainty and
pretty and show much skill.
The pitcher designed by Miss Mary
T. Overlook, is greatly admired
Mrs. A. b. Commons and pupils have
on exhibit many pretty designs. The
great variety of pieces make this ex-
hibit very interesting one. The |
work of Mrs. Commons deserves the
highest praise and is admired by all )
who see ii.
The Allan Club of Chicago is again
represented by number of it's mem
bers.
The excellence of the work done by
this club is well known and the splen-
did exhibit made last year has made
all anxious for this years display
The exhibitors of the Club are: Mrs
Mary ]. Coulter, Mrs. Mabel C. Dbl
bic. Mrs. A. A. FraZee, Mrs. B. L.
Frazer, Mrs. E. l.. Humphrey. Mrs. II.
j. Naper. Mrs. Laura n. Nye. Mrs.
Sidney Sexton, Mrs. Leroy Steward
and Miss Johanna Won Oven.
BY the courtesy of Mr.. Guerney Hill,
a very beautiful watercolor by Paul {
De Long Pre-, of Los Angeles, Califor- {
mia, is loaned to the Association and {
is on the wall of the Ceramic room. /