Class XV.]
SUMMARY OF EXHIBITORS, AND AWARDS.
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in these fabrics; but as they are chiefly the produce ofartisans of other countries, they should only be noticedas evidence of her desire to promote the industry of herpopulation in working upon the raw materials at hercommand.
The peculiar feature of this manufacture is, that inmost descriptions the hand-loom alone is made use of,giving employment to a vast number of persons, we mayperhaps say millions; who are thus, by the various occu-pations connected with it, placed entirely above want.
Particular Remarks.
Exhibitors of various articles are in number as fol-
lows :—
From England ------ 30
Zollverein Statc3 - - - - 33
Holland ------ 1
Total - - - 122
Among whom we proceed to notice those who are mostworthy of remark.
Schwann, F., Huddersfield (115, p. 490). All his as-sortment of embroidered cashmeres and other descriptionsare of perfect character, particularly the valentias. Thedesigns are rich, and in good taste; and the executionsuch as to create regret that the names of the artisans arenot recorded.
This contributor being a member of the Jury of thisClass, his goods are not under consideration in compe-tition for the reward of merit.
The Jury award Prize Medals to the following Ex-hibitors in this department:—
Atkinson, R., and Co., 30 College Green, Dublin (256,p. 408), for poplins of excellent quality, rieli in colour,and perfect in manipulation. There are some double andtriple corded, of admirable execution. The figured piecesare of good design and brilliant effect. The specimengiven of their weaving, by the presence of one of theirweavers, who works at an elegant loom upon a rich andelaborate design, is highly interesting and instructive.
Bolingbrokk, C. and F., Norwich (311, p. 501), forpoplins, plain, striped, watered, of superior make andexcellent colours; the character of their manufacture ishighly meritorious.
Brown and Forster, 5 Vigo Street, Regent Street,London (9, p. 480), for a variety of superior vestings, ofcotton warp and weft of wool, worked by Jacquard, indesigns of excellent taste; likewise stuffs of other de-scriptions. Their waistcoatings of plush vegonia will befound remarkable for novelty and excellence, and as beingwell adapted for a large consumption.
Catteaux Brothers, Brussels (244, Belgium , p. 1159),for pantaloon stuffs of cotton-wool and linen with cotton.They are fabrics of good taste and extensive consumption,and highly deserving of merit for cheapness.
CATTEAL-x-GAL'Quiri, Courtray (245, Belgium , p. 1159),for fabrics of the same description, but chiefly calculatedfor the lower classes. A Prize Medal is awarded for good-ness of texture and cheapness.
Cormaldi, D., Vienna (not in the Catalogued, presentsspecimens of vestings of spun silk and wool, also in fineSaxon wool, figured on the Jacquard. There are somewith corners embroidered on a new principle. Thesegoods are of decided merit.
Croco, F., 163 Rue de Charonne, Paris (809, France ,p. 1219), for vestings distinguished for the purity andelegance of their design, and for fineness of execution,particularly in the cashmere descriptions, attention beingapparently more given to quality than to cheapness ofprice: his goods are of high merit.
Day, John, and Son, Mold Green, Huddersfield (113,p. 490), for a pantaloon stuff, warp of cotton with a weft
of carded wool, crossed on one side only, of the characterof cassinet. The surface of this stuff is soft to the touch,without having been sheared. This fabric is remarkablefor excellence and equality of tints, difficult to ac-complish.
Ecihnger Brothers, Vienna (304, Austria , p. 1022),for vestings of a strong and useful character, made withcotton, wool, and silk, of moderate price, worth about 4s.per yard; some with combination of colours.
Fassin, —, jun., Rheims (France ), for a variety ofexcellent goods of a similar description, destined for homeconsumption, and got up with good taste, chiefly waist-coatings of cotton warp shot with wool and silk, also withcombed wool, such as cashmere and valentias, figuredwith spun silk, of good design and quality. These ex-amples are of great merit, both in execution and lownessof price.
Funke, R., Gladbach (587, Prussia, p. 1083\ for avariety of superior fabrics, well coloured and of excellentmaterials, in several combinations of cotton, wool, andsilk, for summer cloths and dresses, such as the Victoriacloths and cassinets, which deserve particular notice.
Grafe and Neviandt (591, Prussia, p. 1083), forvestings, made on the Jacquard loom, of cotton warpshot with wool, and figured in various styles; they areof superior merit.
Haas, Philipp, and Sons, Vienna (259, Austria ,p. 1019), for woollen velvet shot with cotton, of superiorquality, soft in texture, and strong. Medal awarded inClass XII.
IIeymann, Charles, and Co., Crefeld (575, Prussia,p. 1082), for vestings, chiefly made on harness looms, ofthe character of poplin, corded with cotton in weft. Someworked with gold thread have a rich effect, at a moderateprice, averaging not more than 3s. 7d. Their productionsare of decided merit.
Kauffmann, II., Berlin (117, Prussia, p. 1055), forspecimens of woollen velvets, of plushes of goats’ liair ofvarious descriptions, printed, and chine, and all of highmerit, fully deserving the award.
Learoyd, James, Huddersfield (115, p. 490), for cassi-nets of a very superior quality, exhibited along with thegoods of Mr. Schwann : although his name does notappear as an exhibitor, he is entitled to the full credit ofexcellence.
Learoyh, W., Huddersfield (115, p. 490), for cassinetsof a superior quality and novel make, presenting differentfaces of satin and cloth, where the difference of tint indying is not perceptible; and other fabrics of superiormerit. This manufacturer has exhibited his specimenswith those of Mr. Schwann.
Lefebyre - Ducatteau Brothers, Roubaix (1309,France , p. 1239), for vestings of excellent quality, andalthough chiefly' prepared for the middle classes, distin-guished for good design and make. We noticed par-ticularly a waistcoating of cotton warp, with weft ofcombed wool, checked with silk. Also some valentias,figured with silk, of admirable design and fabric. Theirtasteful and varied cheap goods are prepared for a verylarge consumption.
Lemaire, Descamps, and Plissart, Tournay (240,Belgium , p. 1158), for specimens of pantaloon stuff oflinen warp and weft of satine. Those at the price ofG {d. are extraordinarily cheap.
Lienart-Chaffaux, Madame, Tournay (242, Belgium ,p. 1158\ for specimens of pantaloon stuff of linen warp,and weft of cotton satine, well manufactured, and at thelow price of Id. and 8 d. per yard.
Marx and’WEiGERT, Berlin (113, Prussia, p. 1054),for excellence of manufacture in Utrecht velvet.
Milner and Hale, Huddersfield (not in the Catalogue),for excellent cashmerettes of the kind called kersey-mere, warp of cotton and weft of wool (carded merino).This stuff' is milled and worked with a fluff, and isremarkable for its softness and perfection. The tints ofboth cotton and wool are so perfectly equalised as to bescarcely distinguishable. There is another kerseymerewarp of organzine silk and weft of carded wool, equallywell blended in colours, of which the feel and quality areadmirable. Their merit is undoubted.