Cañon City record., 1911-10-05
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At Hillhurst, on Lincoln Park, Mrs
G. r. G. Dye, connoiseur and STUD.
ent of art in-its various phases, hal
gathered zhout her from all the
countries of the world ar. patterns
studies and designs perhaps unequaIl-
ed in variety, beauty. and workman
ship in any display yet assembled in
the state
Mrs.. Dye d possessed of a wonder
fully artistic temperament and it was
in gratifying the enthusiasm of her
taste that she was able to place such
an excellent collection within her
home. -,as .t
Upon entering the reception hall
one is at once impressed with the
magnificent oriental effect that is OBJ
tained through the prevalence of Jap
anese and Chinese works of art that
bedeck the walls and serve as orna-
mentations on the different tables.
Undoubtedly the most impressive of
the distinctive art pieces is a large
pedestal light. with a large perforat-
ed brass shade lined with wondroas
bead drapery. The pedestal is made
of q solid brass tube with designs
of hammered brass covering its en-
tire length. AS companion piece a
massive Cloisonne shade lends gran
deur TO the settings in the dining
room. This design is oval in shape
and the art patterns inlaid in the
brass with their harmonious blend
ings of red, yellow and blue colorings
offer a splendid study for the pupil
of things artistic
A novel assemblage of art baskets
from all over the world have been
gathered by Mrs. Dye In this group
representation of Zulu. Chinese. nIn-
du. PHILIPPINE. Porti Rican and Gu
ban basketry are seen. There is also
an assortment of wonderful hbers,
bamboos and grasses gathered ICON
the far away tropical countries.
From the Chinese Mrs. Dye -no-
cured a chair that is tha last word in
finish and artistic workmanship. II
is constructed of ebony wood and In
laid mofher-of-pearl is employed In
the bead-hke decorations. All of the
carvings which serve as further or
namentation' are done by hand.
In the reception hall. suspended
from the ceiling. is a Chinese Lantern
made in China and imported to this
country. The particular feature oi
this article is the gold bullion EN-
brodiered in such way as to repre-
sent a dragon which was used in ths
ancient times as a Chinese idol.
The articles of Japanese artistr,
are equally as grand as those of th'
Chinese, Mrs Dye spent much tim,
and trouble in gathering her Japa
nese ware which are decorated. paint
ed and carved with the skill that on
ly master. workmeni possess. A Jap
anese screen with teakwood frame
hand carved with Japaness marin'
scene painted upon the silk center
ings, Is one that catches the eye err
II has glanced into the room. Some
thing new In the way of trays ha
been devised by the orientals an
some OF these specimens are seen Il
this display. When hung on the wal
they resemble a picture frame an
indeed their construction is mucl
the same, Handles are placed at eth
or end for convenience OF carryin
and between the glass which make n
the bottom OF the tray embroidere
pieces of silk are placed.
The Van Briggie pottery. which
the way. is Colorado product. mad
at Colorado Springs. and of whic
Mrs. Dye has a large selection. ar
possessed Of unusual eolorings who's
blending cannot be surpassed.
Mrs. Dye has any number OF ar