RERAMIC STUDIO 
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BRACELET SYMBOLIZING BRITISH FEDERATION 
In their search for novelties, enterprising jewelers have not 
hesitated to take their models from the animal and the bird 
kingdoms, to say nothing of bending their energies to very 
realistic reproductions of tiny reptiles, beetles, butterflies, etc., 
in glittering gold and gleaming jewels. That these specimens 
of the jeweler's skill have any claim to consideration on the 
ground of artistic merit few would be willing to admit, but there 
is a demand for grotesque; eccentric ornaments and gem 
studded birds, dogs, horses, rabbits, bugs and reptiles are seen 
in the jewelers' shops side by side with the most exquisite 
examples of I'art nouveau or reproductions of designs that 
have stood the test of centuries. 
Animal jewelry in simple and elaborate guise receives 
particular attention in England and the latest ornament of 
this character is the gold bracelet called the Empire, the pen- 
dants attached to the circle of golden links are designed as 
symbols of the British federation, with a portrait of King 
Edward VII in the center. The lion stands for Great Britain; 
kangaroo, Australia; .sheep. New Zealand; beaver, Canada; 
elephant, Lidia; ostrich, South Africa. 
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The Florida Indians molded their pottery on gourds and 
covered them with baskets of reeds to support them until 
baked. The aboriginal potters mixed pulverized stone, shells, 
or other mineral substance with their clay to prevent cracking. 
Some of the Missouri Indians used a black clay which was so 
tough that they could hang their vessels over the fire as the 
white man did his iron pot. Some of the better work of the 
Indians was what is called coil-work, that is, molded over a 
base of wicker work by coiling the clay round and round tintil 
the vessel is complete. This is the nearest approach to a 
potter's wheel known to have existed among the aborigines. 
CONVENTIONAL DOLPHIN DESIGN— MRS. YOUNG 
Dark Green background shading into lighter tones in .shaded part. Dolphin, shells, etc.. Gold with Black or Dark 
Green markings. Turquoise Blue in dotted spaces. It might also be done with Black Lustre, Silver and Pale Green in dotted 
spaces. 
