The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

Fascinating even to the men and raved
over by the women are the works OF
art in embroidery and fine needlework
displayed on the fifth floor of 5. Kanp.
Sons q Co. The display opened yester-
day. and viii continue two weeks Thous-
ands visited the exhibit yesterday. Seven
hundred pieces are shown. and altogether
they are worth fortune.
This is the third exhibit Of its kind
given annually by 5. Kann. Sons &. Co.
Cash prizes are 10 be given ranging from
50 down. There viii be three Judges.
two Of whom are TO be experts on needle
work, and all are 10 be disinterested
parties from other cities.
No restrictions have been placed on
those desiring to show their work. The
material from which the fancy pieces are
made may have come from the other
side Of the earth or from the store just
across the street.
one section Of the fifth floor has been
given over to the show The novelties
are shown on large panels and counters.
While the most expensive and delicate ar
icles are on exhibition IN glass cases
some of the admirers. Old and young
alike are among the exhibitors. The old
est person having needlework in the
contest IS a woman SO years Of age Th.
youngest exhibitor is a child OF eight
One OF the features Of the display is p
glass case containing several waists and
other works in silk and fine linen gar
meuts. The contents Of this display alone
are worth thousands Of dollars. one Of
the waists Is embroidered with silk on
washable chiffon.
Has Never Taken Lessons.
This was done by q woman who has
never taken a lesson in the art It is
the work Of a genius, according to the
experts on such questions. Another waiss
is Of the Brussels net variety. The varie-
gated needlewQrk in this particular de
s.gn is said 10 be wo rful. The text
Jre Of the goods and the union of tn
threads by the embToideEer are certainly
remarkable One Of the waists is OF silk
with white embroidery Each OF the gar
ments is worth from $50 to So
More centerpieces are shown than am
other particular variety of articles. This
end of the exhibit attracts much atten-
ton. Several hundred different pieces. are
the finest and most delicate linen. Vari-
Gus designs Of flowers and other emblems
OF natures own work are displayed with
the result that mother earth has been
outdOne In her contrasting of colors and
the Interviewing of delicate shades.
Two sofa pillows, made by wealthy
Washington woman, are among the ex-
hibits. Covering the top Of each pillow
are 1000 beads of different colors. These
two articles are worth 800 and have been
given to an orphan asylum. These pill
lows are works Of art in themselves and
worthy Of particular notice Many
months were required in their construc-
ton, all Of the work having been done
entirely by the same two hands. Not
withstanding the millions of stitches. the
arrangement Of each of the thousands of
beads in their respective places. there is
not single misstitch in either of the
pillows
French handkerchief Admired.
No woman who visits the display fails
TO be attracted to an elegant French hand
kerChief Of point lace 1t is valued at So
The design and the work about the deep
edges is the admiration of ALL IF just
had that handkerchief" a woman said
yesterday 1 NOuluu want anything else
in the world"
Tatting handkeTchiefs as well as those
in Baftenberg work are shown among the
various assortment of these little delicate
articles, all works of months and the
pride Of some woman's heart. Several
crazy-qults and other pieces of PATCH
work are shown.
A plain linen bed sheet that cost IS
originally perhaps. has been transformed
into an article worth $50. The edges have
been beautifully ornamented by means
Of a fine drawnwork border. In one
corner Of the sheet the initials ID. L.
has been placed. surrounded by taste
fully arranged designs in embroidery.
Many embroidered paTasOls and fancy
opera and lace fans are shown Much
crochet work, consisting of all kinds
OF articles of wear, is shown. In addition
there are many pictures, all works of the
needle and the hands. showing different
designs Of fruits and flowers A beautiful
dress crocheted with black sewing silk is
another attraction. The costume Is worth
see. 1t is shown on a frame with black
silk as q foundation.
The display is one of the most elaborate
ever shown in Washington.