Evening star., 1915-05-15
u. S. INDUSTRIAL ART
/. SHOWNAT MUSEUM
One of Most Interesting and
Notable Displays Ever
Shown Here.
RANGE OF EXHIBITS
EXCEEDINGLY WIDE
Tapestries. Cut Glass. Pottery.
Bronze. Iron. Silver and Wooden
Work in Collection.

The exhibition of American industrial
art which has opened in the Nat oual
Museum with a reception and private
view i'll honor of the delegates to the
convention of the American Federation
of Arts now in session in this city is
without exception one of the most m
terestng and notable displays tha:
has ever been held, not merely in this
city. hut in America. To be sure. it
cannot be said to be complete, but ii is
remarkably comprehensive and very
representative.
There is an exceedingly wide range
of exhibits. and though the exhibitors
were allowed to make their own seIer-
tions, there being 10 jury and but few
specially invited exhibits. the standard
upheld is extremely high
From first to last this exhibition en-
phaSiZeS two things. the value of beau
ity in design and the inc quality of
artistic products now being made in
the United States.
The first exhibits that attract atten-
ton are the tapestries tliSp1,!y we'd in the
foyer OF the museum. These come from
four mdkers-the Herter looms, Baum
Garten, POTTER 4 Stymur and the Edge
water looms, all of which are in or near
New York
The aerter looms, as is fairly vel,
known, We're set up and are directed by
Albert Herter. It distinguished painter
and mural decorator an artist of high
standing. The Baumgarten looms are
located at Williamsbridge, on the Bronx
river very near New York, and are not
unlike the famous tapestry work os
France. The other exhibitors are later
comers in the field. but are doing muc!,
to prove the possibilities of the craft
of weaving in the present time.
Woven on Hand Looms.
All of the exhibits contributed by
these establishments are woven or
hand looms in precisely the same way
that the worlds greatest tapestries
have been woven, and practically with
the same object i'll yiew-that of artis-
tic decoration. Some of the designs are
copies of old patterns. others are new
and by American designers. The color
ings are very interesting and the tex
ture likewise pleasing
Not only are wall hangings shown.
but also several pieces of furniture,
chairs, sofas and screens, American de-
signed and made, and covered with
American tapestry
1t is vastly Interesting to know that
land today, and done SO we'll. Here is
indeed an admirable combination of
the commercial and artistic hand work
produced with perfection which is in
itself quite remarkable.
The great main hall of the museum
leading from the main entrance to the
auditorium and forming one of the
chief axes of the Jbuilding has been.
converted into great exhibition gal
lery and filled with rows of cases con-
tanning charming exhibits.
Cut-Class Exhibit.
The cut glass comes first and gives
glitter and brilliancy to the display
which is very attractive. The largest
exhibitor in this section is the Libbey
Glass Company of Toledo. which makes
an extensive and very interesting dis
play Cut glass is almost exclusively
an American product. and in this par
ticular industry we have no formida-
BILE rivals abroad There are some
beautiful examples of cutting, both
from the standpoint of workmanship
and design. and it is interesting to
know to what d high state of excel
lence this semi mechanical craft has
been brought.
There are in this section some very
interesting examples of both cut and
engraved glass contributed by Dor
finger & Sons Of White Plains, Pa
And among others contributing are
II. c. Mueller of Yonkers and r. G.
Hawkes. & Co. OF Corning, N Y.
unique exhibit is sent by Mrs Sa-
rah Ryel Conner of Dorchester, Mass.
This consists of glass and porcelain
exquisitely colored with iridescent
tints. Nothing more fascinating can
be imagined. the transparency of the
color, together with it's delicacy OF
tone. suggesting the fragility and
lightness of a many -colored bubble.
Wonderful Pottery.
The pottery makers make a wonder
full showing and one which should open
the eyes of those who have not in re-
cent years followed the development of
this interesting craft Every variety
OF form and color seems now to be
produced by these American makers,
and much of the work they turn out
is of great artistic worth. Each. fur
thermore, has its distinguishing char
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