DOI Heft:
Nr. 102 (Septembre 1901)
DOI Artikel:Glasgow international exhibition, [3]
DOI Seite / Zitierlink: https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.19788#0275
Glasgow Exhibition
material; and Mr. Jardine Tonner's designs for and simple in treatment; the surface possesses a
stained glass show that the artist has taken the beauty of texture very different from the smooth-
trouble to think out for himself the principles of ness and brilliancy of polish which manufacturing
this branch of design, and has chosen the judicious silversmiths seem to take infinite pains to produce-
middle course, which neither strives for mere Book-bindings are well represented, and there
pictorial effect, nor relapses into dull and spiritless are some worthy examples of a beautiful art. We
convention. A plaster sketch for a hand mirror, by find in much of the work a style not fettered by
Miss Henman, merits a word of praise as an effort to precedent, and free from the mechanism of dull
impart a certain grace and novelty to a hackneyed imitation of design in decorative metal work,
form. The articles of jewellery exhibited by embroideries, and other substances. What is
Mr. Benjamin Nelson are very pleasing, especially needed in binding is that treatment which arises
from a perception of the demands of the material ;
originality without eccentricity, and, above all, a
decoration which aims to beautify the appearance
of the book as opposed to one that, if accidentally
upon a binding, would be not less inappropriate
in other materials. In work such as that by
Miss Alice McCulloch, here illustrated, we find
qualities which seem to fulfil all these requirements,
particularly in the happily planned Canadian Lays.
Mr. Cobden-Sanderson has set before himself a
high ideal of design and workmanship, which is
admirably sustained in the superb works executed
at the Doves bindery. A notable feature of Mr.
Cobden-Sanderson's work is the care bestowed on
every detail, such as the decorative lettering, the
flat backs, the thickness of the boards, the colour
and texture of the leather, and the perfection of
the handiwork.
Did space allow, it would be interesting and
instructive to notice the development and trace
bookbinding designed by anne macbeth
executed by james maclehose and sons
the simple rectangular silver buckle with trans-
lucent pearly-gray enamel ornamented with a diced
pattern. This artist shows due regard for the
material employed, together with novelty of
treatment and excellent technique. The examples
of the jeweller's art exhibit a welcome revival
in the use of enamels, and precious stones are
used for relief with the most satisfactory results.
The articles sent by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gaskin
are notable for daintiness of conception and
delicate grace of execution. It would seem im-
possible that the general public can fail to
appreciate the beauty and appropriate design of
some of the jewellery. We cannot understand
that anyone could see and not immediately wish to
possess such dainty articles of personal adornment.
A sugar-basin, by Miss J. M. Gilbert, is graceful by g. sutcliffe
244
pattern album designed an d executed
material; and Mr. Jardine Tonner's designs for and simple in treatment; the surface possesses a
stained glass show that the artist has taken the beauty of texture very different from the smooth-
trouble to think out for himself the principles of ness and brilliancy of polish which manufacturing
this branch of design, and has chosen the judicious silversmiths seem to take infinite pains to produce-
middle course, which neither strives for mere Book-bindings are well represented, and there
pictorial effect, nor relapses into dull and spiritless are some worthy examples of a beautiful art. We
convention. A plaster sketch for a hand mirror, by find in much of the work a style not fettered by
Miss Henman, merits a word of praise as an effort to precedent, and free from the mechanism of dull
impart a certain grace and novelty to a hackneyed imitation of design in decorative metal work,
form. The articles of jewellery exhibited by embroideries, and other substances. What is
Mr. Benjamin Nelson are very pleasing, especially needed in binding is that treatment which arises
from a perception of the demands of the material ;
originality without eccentricity, and, above all, a
decoration which aims to beautify the appearance
of the book as opposed to one that, if accidentally
upon a binding, would be not less inappropriate
in other materials. In work such as that by
Miss Alice McCulloch, here illustrated, we find
qualities which seem to fulfil all these requirements,
particularly in the happily planned Canadian Lays.
Mr. Cobden-Sanderson has set before himself a
high ideal of design and workmanship, which is
admirably sustained in the superb works executed
at the Doves bindery. A notable feature of Mr.
Cobden-Sanderson's work is the care bestowed on
every detail, such as the decorative lettering, the
flat backs, the thickness of the boards, the colour
and texture of the leather, and the perfection of
the handiwork.
Did space allow, it would be interesting and
instructive to notice the development and trace
bookbinding designed by anne macbeth
executed by james maclehose and sons
the simple rectangular silver buckle with trans-
lucent pearly-gray enamel ornamented with a diced
pattern. This artist shows due regard for the
material employed, together with novelty of
treatment and excellent technique. The examples
of the jeweller's art exhibit a welcome revival
in the use of enamels, and precious stones are
used for relief with the most satisfactory results.
The articles sent by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gaskin
are notable for daintiness of conception and
delicate grace of execution. It would seem im-
possible that the general public can fail to
appreciate the beauty and appropriate design of
some of the jewellery. We cannot understand
that anyone could see and not immediately wish to
possess such dainty articles of personal adornment.
A sugar-basin, by Miss J. M. Gilbert, is graceful by g. sutcliffe
244
pattern album designed an d executed