Studio: international art (20.1900)

The National Competition, 1900

that they have the mono-
poly of fine metal work.
Besides Agnes Kershaw,
of Sheffield, there are two
or three other excellent
competitors, such as Isabel
McGregor (South Ken-
sington), whose design for
a stained and embossed
leather belt is enriched
by a silver repousse buckle
and fittings, and Katie M.
Fisher (Liverpool), who

DESIGN FOR BOOK ILLUSTRATION BY CHARLES WANLESS

shows a pretty design for a chatelaine in silver
and enamel. From Leamington there is a delight-
ful little salt-cellar with spoons, by Phillip Holyoake.
The design of running figures round the bowl
is full of animation and grace, and the working
drawing has the brightness and finish which are
praiseworthy characteristics of nearly all the
designs for precious metals. Another admirable
piece of work in this group is the punch-bowl by
Archer L. Elliott (Sheffield). The beauty of
the form is emphasized by a bold and massive
decoration, harmonising well with the general
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DESIGNS FOR BOOK ILLUSTRATION

BY MARGARET E. THOMPSON