Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
na,nted tapestries which admirably imi-

nainted TAPESTRIES which admirably fmi-
tate woven arras. and one woven with
needle. THE Miraculous Drauent OF
Fishes a reproduction made from 'Haph-
ael's cartoon by Mrs. Candace wheeler.
Among the modern weavings Is copy
Of a portrait painted by Rembrandt
woven in Italy in 1899 for the Paris ex-
position. and awarded therein a gold
medal: and two charming panels executed
at the Williamsbridge ateliers in New
York. after famous Gobelins designed oy
Boucher which are now IN the Louvre.
The former is chiefly interesting on &C
count of it's skillful workmanship and
because it proves that tapestry to be
of value must not merely initiate paint
ing; and the latter as demonstrating ooth
the ability of present day weavers and the
perfection to which the Industry In our
own land has been carried.
Passing from the main gallery into the
Hemicycle Hall ones attention is imme-
diately arrested by delighttul colecuoh
of old samplers and neediework PIC.
lures loaned by Mr.. A. w. Drake. the art
editor of the Century Magazine. In spite
of the fact that these little embroideries
were wrought with sober seriousness tney
give a note Of lightness to the exhibi-
ton which is in no wise unwelcome. Their
verses are so quaint their manner so
childishly simple, and yet their spirit SO
artistic and fine.
From Japan and China.
tremities Of the fiat wall and flank. as it
WERE a splendid panel of rich japanese
and Chinese brocades and embroideries
oaned by Miss E. r. Ceidmore. wonder
full piece of Chinese tapestry. generously
loaned by Mrs Hamilton Wright. has been
placed as a pendant to this panel. being
both too small and fine to exhibit with the
tapestries in the main gallery. 1t Is an
exquisite and unusual piece of work.
The Boston Museum of Fine Ats col
lection fills the entire semi-circular wall
as we'll as some of the cases. and with
valuable collection of laces ard miscel-
aneous specimens completes the exhibit
ton For lack of space at this time the
textiles, embroideries and laces must be
passed hurriedly in review. but they will
be found we'll worthy of very careful
study and consideration.
Among the exhibits from the Boston
Museum are Are specimens of brocades.
damask ard velvets. beautiful not only
m color and texture but In design: and
with the laces will be found. likewise. ex-
amples both rare and attractive. The lat
ter collection was assembled by Mrs
Charles w Richardson and contributed to
by Mrs Thomas Nelson Page. Mrs. Julian
James, Mrs. w. P. Emo. Mrs. Gardiner G.
Hubbard Mrs. F. B. MCGUIRE. Mrs
Thomas Chatard ard others.
beautiful Persian shawl. woven tor
the first Paris exposition, the mate of
which was owned by the late Queen Vic
toria, has been loaned by Ms. Truman
Able and with the individual exhibits
of special interest must also be mention
ed a bag of Japanese brocade showing a
design OF battleships and torpedo boats.
loaned by Mrs. George Dewey.
This exhibition will be open to the pub
lie In accordance with the customary rules
of the Corcoran Gallery on Mondays from
IL to 4, on other week days from $50
to t. and on Sundays from / 80 to 4:30 I'M
til the 10Th of February, and 1t should
prove of wide interest to all who are
interested not only in art. but in things
artistic