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glory of the Arab Museum in that city. There are several specimens of 

 Irish manufacture, chiefly from the factories which flourished in Waterford 

 during the latter part of the eighteenth century. 



Arms and Armour. — In this part of the collection there are chiefly 

 reproductions of well-known examples of armour, with some fine swords and 

 curious early fire-arms. 



Lace forms an important part of the collections, as this industry has for 

 years flourished in Ireland, and many designers are trained in the Metropo- 

 litan School of Art, and afterwards find employment in this country. It is 

 essential, if a high standard is to be maintained in beauty of design and 

 workmanship, that the designers and students should constantly study the 

 finest specimens procurable of every variety. 



The Embroideries are also valuable as examples of style and workman- 

 ship to schools and teachers of needlework. 



Enamels are not in any great number, but the principal kinds are repre- 

 sented, and in the hope that this beautiful art, which has for some years not 

 been carried on in Ireland, may be re-introduced, it is intended to add to 

 the collection as opportunity occurs. 



Iron, Bronze and Pewter. — There are some good examples of orna- 

 mental wrought iron, several bemg from the Peyre collection, and also some 

 good locks and keys, bronze castings of various periods, and some good 

 Pewter. 



The Goldsmith's and Silversmith's Work comprises a fine assort- 

 ment of electrotypes, procured by the Science and Art Department, of 

 famous examples, and a small, but interesting collection of Silver, Irish 

 (which held such a very high position in the eighteenth century), English 

 and Foreign, with a case of Sheffield plate. To revive and assist this handi- 

 craft in Dublin it is intended to add considerably to the number of these 

 examples. 



Bookbinding is another art which for many years flourished here, and 

 recently many good examples of Irish, English and foreign bindings have 

 been acquired to encourage the craft, and to give ideas to workers. 



Ivories are an interesting part of the collections, and those in Dublin 

 are chiefly reproductions, which are equally useful to Art students. 



Photographs of BUILDINGS and ARCHITECTURAL Ornament are of the 

 greatest use, even to architects who have travelled a good deal, and still 

 more to the many men connected with the profession who seldom or never 

 see the buildings of other countries, and for this reason a collection is being 

 formed to illustrate all the principal styles. 



Chinese Art is represented by some remarkably fine old Cloisonne 

 Enamels, Jade Carvings, and Embroideries. 



Burmese Art is shown by some very fine large decorative tiles and 

 other objects. 



Of Japanese Art the Dublin collection is very good indeed, comprising 

 many examples of the highest quality of lacquer and other works of art ; 

 it is necessary to show to the pubhc the very best Japanese work, as most of 

 that produced since the extension of European influence in Japan is so 

 inferior, and it is a school of art which is producing a marked effect upon 

 every European school. 



