Vol. XIX, No. 3. 
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 
July 1917 
TWENTY-FIFTH EXHIBIT OF THE NEW YORK SOCIETY 
OF CERAMIC ARTS* 
Harriette Horsfall 
THE Twenty-fifth Exhibition of the New York Society of 
Ceramic Arts recently held at the Little Gallery, 15 
East Fortieth Street, New York City, was, t though small, 
the most distinguished of the many dignified exhibits of this 
Society. The exhibition, which was confined to members only 
comprised much that was notable from the studios of the 
overglaze decorators, and some delightful groups from well- 
known potters. Among the decorators the treatment of en- 
amels grows yearly more interesting. The designs tend to 
greater strength and dignity, giving to the decorations the 
beauty of color and form so pleasing in the work of Oriental 
craftsmen. 
Mrs. Cherry of St. Louis showed charming bowls and jars 
in enamels. A large bowl designed in medallions was of spe- 
cial note, also a small celadon tray decorated with a well- 
thought-out animal motif treated with feeling for form and 
color. As a whole the exhibit of this craftswoman was both 
artistic and pleasing. 
Miss Ivison's small pieces were of varying interest. Miss 
Armstrong had a tea set in red and gold, good in color and treat- 
ment. Mrs. A. B. Leonard's showing was small, displaying 
a tendency to limit effort to execution, rather than design, in 
her exquisite lustre group upon an oval tray. 
Other lustre pieces were the work of Mrs. B. P. Vander- 
hoof, the chairman of the Society, who is skilled in the use of 
this medium. A delightful coffee set in silver lustre, by Mrs. 
Vanderhoof , was shown on a black and silvered lacquered fold- 
ing table which could easily be moved to where coffee might 
be served. An attractive set of silver place plates designed by 
Miss Mason and executed by Mrs. Vanderhoof, were set upon 
a cloth of Chinese brocade on a table near the entrance of the 
Gallery, and formed a beautiful feature of the exhibition. In 
fact the settings for the various groups of china were charming 
and added greatly to the beauty of this distinguished exhibit. 
Miss Mason's delightful table arrangements were always in 
harmony with the color schemes of her decorations. A set of 
orange and green plates and comports rested upon an antique 
refectory table, spread with Italian runner and doilies in soft 
cream linen. Another brilliant group of black enamel, the dec- 
oration in a color scheme ranging from palest yellow to deepest 
orange and green was spread on an orange silk table covering. 
Another set of place plates bordered in a flower garden design 
of rose, green, blue and black enamel on creamy white ware 
was very charming on very thin and dainty linen. In the 
centre of the table was a beautiful greenish Venetian glass bowl 
containing two or three very delicate pink roses, and the ar- 
rangement was completed by a group of four silver candle- 
sticks containing very delicately tinted pink candles. 
In addition to these suggestions for artistic tableware, 
Miss Mason exhibited bowls and lamp vases in enamels charac- 
terized by her strong feeling for design and color. Mrs. Van- 
derhoof had also some interesting Belleek jars worked out in 
enamels, and a breakfast set in grey blues and pinks of charm- 
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*By an unfortunate oversight the account of this exhibit was omitted 
from the last issue of Keramic Studio in which illustrations were given. — Ed. 
EXHIBITION OF THE KERAMIC SOCIETY OF GREATER 
NEW YORK 
Hazel N. Adler 
"T^HE Keramic Society of Greater New York held its annual 
A exhibition at the Museum of Natural History in New 
York City from April 26th to May 6th. A feature of unusual 
interest was a case of bowls decorated with designs suggested 
by the collection of Peruvian Textiles in the Museum. This 
case occupied a prominent position in one of the main corri- 
dors at the entrance to the exhibition room. Each member 
of the society was supposed to contribute one and it was in- 
teresting to see the wide variety of interpretations. The bowls 
themselves were chosen to carry out the primitive idea and 
were simple in shape and texture, and their decoration was 
handled in a spontaneous but true and skillful manner. The 
Museum was very much pleased with the collection and re- 
viewed it minutely in their bulletin. A large plate by Mrs. 
O'Hara decorated with a Peruvian fish motif in gold received 
special commendation and was photographed by them for 
their own collection. 
The exhibition room was arranged to represent a garden 
with lattice work screens covered with greens separating the 
different tables. The tables, as last year, aimed not only to 
display the chinaware, but to assemble it with suitable linens 
and table decorations. The dominant note was one of re- 
freshing simplicity — the kind which is well thought out and 
carefully executed to show restraint and refinement. 
Mrs. O'Hara's three large tables showed three very dif- 
ferent purposes, both in the decoration of the tableware and 
in its assembling. One was set with peasant pottery decor- 
rated in a large simple bird motif in blue. The contributing 
colors were yellow, lavender and green. The tablecloth was 
Russian crash herringboned in dark blue. The tall, substan- 
tial candlesticks were decorated to match the plates, and the 
glasses were old fashioned blue lustre. A large Capri bowl 
filled with Japanese iris adorned the centre. This table was 
sturdy and almost frugal but the gayly decorated pottery lent 
it great vitality and interest. 
Her second table was finer textured, both literally and 
figuratively. The tableware was yellow Wedgwood decorated 
with prim and restrained sprigs of highly conventionalized 
flowers in green and violet. The tablecloth was fine yellow 
linen with an appliqued band of grey. A low dish in the 
centre held a brilliant array of imitation grapes in green, 
violet and orange. Two tall Venetian glass candy jars planked 
it on either side. While not a whit more elaborate than the 
peasant table, this table was pervaded by an atmosphere of 
refinement and grace. 
Mrs. O'Hara's third table displayed a tea set of highly 
lustred Japanese ware in mulberry decorated with a classic 
leaf design in dark blue. Dark blue linen circular doilies 
with fringed edges decorated the mahogany surface of the 
table and the center decorations were of Venetian glassware 
and pewter. 
Anna Fitch and Georgia Pierce Unger also displayed in- 
teresting cottage peasant tables. Both ladies painted their 
own tables with interesting motifs which were earned out in 
the glassware, china and linens. 
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