The Society of Decorative Art (New York)
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An illustrated 1881 magazine article reviewing the Ladies' Society of Decorative Art of New York and its recent exhibition at the American Art Gallery. It discusses the Society's origins after the Centennial Exposition, its charitable work instructing and employing needlewomen, its salesrooms and admission standards, and its move through several premises. Illustrations show drawn work, imitation old embroidery, Irish crochet lace, a Samuel Colman portière, and the embroidered landscapes of Mrs. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., which the writer treats at length.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- September 1881
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 13
- Archive notes
- Critique of exhibit, including lace, embroidery, and other handwork. Missing/duplicate page problem fixed.
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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