The masterpieces of the Centennial International Exhibition\ : illustrated (1876)
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.), Shinn, Earl, 1838-1886, Smith, Walter, 1836-1886, Wilson, Joseph M · Philadelphia : Gebbie & Barrie · leaf 184
d delicate workmanship is apparent. Every portion of the construc- tion, except the raised and chisel-work, left dead for contrast, is highly burnished, which, of course, adds much to its beauty. Although the section of the Main Building allotted to Russia was empty for many weeks alter the… … Punch-Bowl, Persian desi^^n hf. Sassikoff, Russia. more than once been manifested. Probably to no one national display in the whole Exhibition can the term “gorgeous” be more appropriately given than to that made by Russia. The rich stuffs, the magnificent metal-work, the jewelry, precious stones…
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) · Centennial Exhibition · Art · Decorative arts · Machinery
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