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It would be endless to point out all the excellencies■which this portion of the Exhibition puts forth. Theentire Catalogue of the Indian department may be wellcalled the correct list of them, for all of them are worthyof notice, and will, no doubt, afford to manufacturers ofall nations a means of finding that they have still some-thing to learn.
Clabbukn and Son, Norwich (-84, Classes XII. and XV.,p. 500), are exhibitors of the very first-class shawls of asimilar style and perfection. They also present poplins,paramattas, and a variety of beautiful fabrics of thehighest order. The fabrics of this firm are remarkablefor their perfection of manufacture, and good taste indesign, for their variety and novelty, and for all thosequalities which characterize first-rate manufacturers; buta member of the firm being upon this Jury, their produc-tions are not under our review for particular distinction.
Gausses and Co., 1 Rue de la Banque, Paris (1242,France , p. 1237), have furnished a selection of very beau-tiful shawls of Indian wool, got up in the most perfectand classic style. Their manufacture is of the highestclass; but the leading member of the firm being upon ourJury, they are out of the pale of competition.
Morgan, John, and Co., Paisley, Scotland (299, ClassesXII. and XV., p. 500), have contributed a fine collectionof shawls of the highest character for design and manu-facture. They are dyers of their own yarn, and dressersof their own produce, and are in all respects manufac-turers of the very first repute; but the senior memberbeing upon this Jury, their goods are not under consi-deration for any Prize distinction.
Webber and Hairs, London (277, Classes XII. andXV., p. 499), have exhibited a great variety of printedshawls of excellent taste. Mr. Hairs being, however, anAssociate Juror, their goods do not come under Prizeconsideration.
Council Medal.
Deneirouse, E., Boisglavy, and Co., 1G, Rue desFosses Montmartre, Paris 0182, France , p. 1234), for along white shawl, made precisely upon the same prin-ciple as those of Kashmir , and distinguished by the cha-racter of “spouliue.” This shawl is of peculiarly finetexture and design, combining natural flowers, in all theirvarious tints, with the style peculiar to India : it is per-fect in all respects. There is also a long white, of a newand original design; it is remarkable for the introductionof a new process, adapted to the Jacquard loom, by which,with the usual colours, a great variety of tints may bemade by combinations of different threads in the weft.This is a new and important discover}', which, added tothe excellence of their manufacture, in all respects enti-tles these exhibitors to the recommendation of the Coun-cil Medal, and this award was confirmed.
The Jury award Prize Medals to the following Exhi-bitors :—
Berger, Joseph, and Son, Vienna (309, Austria , p.1022), for a highly creditable collection of shawls ofelaborate style, a long one in particular with various-coloured compartments, and a square of Kashmir woolworked with gold, are deserving of great merit for goodtaste and colouring; others of entire wool are highly cre-ditable for their moderate cost.
Blakely, E. T., Norwich (2S5, Classes XII. and XV.,p. 500), for a square shawl of purple ground with manycompartments, of various colours, in which gold is intro-duced, perfect of this particular school. The Baregescarfs are of superior quality and novel taste. His goodsare of the highest merit.
Bliss, William, Chipping-Norton , Oxfordshire (270,(-lasses XII. and XV., p. 499 \ for a variety of shawls, madefrom different materials, and of great merit for the adapta-tion of new* articles for tissue, such especially as thevicuna, which is here shown to great advantage: he isan enterprising manufacturer of great merit.
Boas, Brothers, Paris (68, France , p. 1174), forshawls of a very particular style, and of extraordinarycomposition; we notice in particular a long white ofcurious design and colouring, which possesses much ori-
ginality, and is well manufactured. Their shawls are ofIndian wool yarn, and deserving of a high degree ofcredit.
Damiron and Co., 6 Rue des Capucins, Lyons (1167,France , p. 1233), for a collection of fine wool shawls ofgood style and make, and at very moderate prices.
Duchi; and Co., 1 Rue St. Petits Peres, Paris (1592,France , p. 1263', for great general excellence. This firmmanufactures the largest quantity of fine shawls inFrance , and has exhibited the greatest variety of richspecimens in this Exhibition. They are of superior makeand design. We particularly call attention to a longwhite shawl, of extraordinary manipulation, manufac-tured entirely of Indian wool yarn, and the finest evermade, having 320 shoots to the inch. Another longwhite, of new and original aspect: the inner border isformed by double grounds, shaded of different tints, gra-duating from the darkest to the lightest; the colours,being clear and distinct, show the design in all its perfec-tion. Gold and silver threads are used both in warp andweft, to increase the number and brilliancy of the tints.There is also a square, with different compartments ofvarious colours and ground, of very perfect design. Weconsidered that the Council Medal should be awarded tothis Exhibitor; but this recommendation was not con-firmed by the Council of Chairmen. The productions ofthis house are of the very highest order of perfection,combining excellence in material, manufacture, colour,and design, with much originality.
Forbes and Hutchison, Paisley (291, Classes XII.and XV., p. 500), for cheapness of manufacture and ge-neral excellence.
Gausses, Fargeton, and Co., 2 Place des Victoires,Paris (1243, France , p. 1237), for a variety of shawls ofIndia wool, with very elaborate effects, and of superiormanufacture. We notice particularly a long white ontwo grounds, in which there is excellent harmony in co-louring and design; again a square white of very richstyle and careful manipulation. In all there is greatmerit.
Grillkt and Co.. 11 Place Croix-Paquet, Lyons (1259,France , p. 1237), for two long shawls of very elaboratedesign and excellent manufacture. The striped pattern isworthy of particular notice for novelty and harmony :their known superiority of manipulation gives rise toregret that they have not exhibited a greater variety.
Hebert, F., and Son, 13 Rue du Mail, Paris (1621,France , p. 1255), for shawls woven from Indian woolyarn of the very first class, being a classic and harmo-nious imitation of the Indian style. There is a long onewith ground of four colours, very successful in its colour-ing; a square amber colour is very true to its Indianorigin; and altogether this firm is decidedly worthy ofmerit for its careful products.
Kerr, Robert, Paisley, Scotland , and of the firm ofKerr and Scott, London (300, Classes XII. and XV., p.500\ for remarkably fine specimens of every descriptionof shawl, in all textures, all of which are stamped withthe character of superiority, and the highest degree ofskill in manufacture. We considered his goods to be pre-eminent in design, novelty, variety, and texture, andaccordingly recommended him for the Council Medal,which the Council of Chairmen did not, however, grant.
Lion Brothers, and Co., 9 Place des Petits Peres,Paris (1327, France , p. 1239), for a handsome collectionof shawls, of elaborate design and excellent make; a longwhite is well worthy of notice. There are two squaresof peculiar style, in which the white and yellow effectsare produced by gold and silver thread. Their manu-facture is of distinguished merit.
Merlin, A. and V., Government of Riasan (2S1,Russia , p. 1375), for a long white shawl made of finewool, conspicuous for its beautiful texture, and for ahandsome border of modern fioral design, quite original,which presents the same effect on each side of the shawl,the centre being sewed in according to the Indian manner.It is a novel and extraordinary production of high merit,and though scarcely to be considered an object of trade,it may lead to one of importance hereafter.
Robertson, J. and J., Paisley (301, Classes XII. and