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whicli the heavy silk tassels and fringes have given place to sanitary 

 decorations in the form of light cotton trimmings. The same com- 

 pany also presented 5 pairs of heavy silk curtain loops, imported by 

 the founder of the firm about 40 years ago, being authentic specimens 

 representing different periods of design, from the Gothic to the 

 Napoleonic period. 



A series of specimens showing the manufacture of linen thread, in- 

 cluding rough and dressed samples of Dutch, Flemish, Irish and 

 Courtri flax, and yarns and thread in hanks and on spools, was donated 

 by the Linen Thread Co., of New York City; and another series 

 covering the manufacture of ramie thread and yarn, from the crude 

 fiber to the finished material, and including weaving, knitting and 

 novelty threads, was received from the Superior Thi^ead & Yarn Co., 

 of New York City. 



A very instructive exhibit, including both specimens and photo- 

 graphs, demonstrating the manufacture of Wilton and Brussels 

 rugs and carpets, from Mr. M. J. Wliittall, of Worcester, Mass., has 

 attracted much attention. It contains a partly fhiished piece of 

 Brussels and Wilton carpet, showing in place the wires by means of 

 which the looped or velvet surfaces are obtained. Samples of millinery 

 braids, includmg many beautiful patterns and illustrating the 

 variety of materials from which they are now made, were contributed 

 by Messrs. Isler & Guye, of New York, who also furnished a collection 

 of the principal varieties of woven or body hats now imported into 

 this country. 



A collection of Philippine mats, baskets, hats, fabrics and other 

 useful articles, together with the raw, fibrous materials from which 

 they are made, and accompanied by photographs and herbarium 

 specimens of the plants used, was obtained by purchase from the 

 Bureau of Education, at Manila, P. I. It contains fine examples of 

 the famous Romblon and Tanay mats and Buntal or Lucban hats. 

 The chief value of the collection consists in the correct botanical 

 identification of the materials employed in making the various ob- 

 jects, and these authentic specimens will be of much value m the 

 determination of future acquisitions. 



A 600-hook, single lift, Jacquard machine, made by Crompton 

 & Knowles, was presented by the Sauquoit Silk Manufacturing 

 Company, of Philadelphia, Pa., and wUl be used to demonstrate the 

 principles and operation of this important textile device. A self- 

 threading shuttle of the latest model and complying with the recent 

 Massachusetts sanitary shuttle law was the gift of the Draper Com- 

 pany, of Hopedale, Mass., which also sent an old loom reed, such as 

 was in use 60 or 70 years ago. In this the dents are made of cane 

 or split bamboo instead of whe as at present. Specimens of pitch- 

 band reeds for use in cotton, silk, and wool looms, and of all-metal 



