
ARTS & CRAFTS OF OLD MEXICO” 
The pieces persented in this section of our book by no means give a complete picture of the endless 
They are merely representatives and it is hoped that they 
help to portray the intense feeling for beauty, passion for multi-color design, individuality of pattern, co 
posite use of tradition, and creative ingenuity that are woven into the fabric of Mexican life. - 
the western world can the innate characteristics of a national culture be so aptly applied to articles 
for everyday use. At no time has the appreciation of, and demand for them, reached’so high a peak | 
of pottery made in the land of Old Mexico. 
have at this time. 

OIL PAINTED NOVELTY 
PITCHERS 
Genuine imported Mexican novelty pitchers-coming in assorted 
sizes and shapes. Known as piknaece Pitchers. Average 2 
inches high in different types and sha Modernistic of true 
Mexican arts. These are packed 4 di ore types and colors in 
a box. Price per box, $1.00 post paid. 

SOMBRERO ASH TRAY 
Size of these ash trays is about 4 fechee (in diameter). Made 
in the shape of Mexican Hats. Highly colored in beautiful 
colors, showing true Mexican arts.’ These come packed 2 to a 
box. Price per box, 59c post paid. 
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MINIATURE GLASS 
ANIMALS AND BIRDS 
“Glass Blown” ; 
They are dandies, they are unique, oe they are modern, up to 
the minute little ‘glass- blown animals for your what-not ‘tables. 
Always favorites with young and old alike. Skillfully blown 
miniatures of animals and birdsyare highly: desirable in every 
home. .This is glass blowing at “its best. Every piece is filled 
with animation. Used for ornaments,,:collectors’ items, gifts 
and what-not tables. These are packed 3 to the box. Price per 
box, $1.39, post paid. 



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TOLTECAN 
WATER BOTTLES 
Beautiful little Toltecan Water § 
Bottles of true Mexican art and 
design. Highly painted with lovely 
fpr! design. Each bottle is two- 
mouthed, as shown in illustration, ES 
Highly desirable and very ornamental. These come packed | 
1 to the box.” Price each post paid, 98c. 

SALT AND PEPPER FIGURES 
These are highly glazed, arise pottery salt and pepper figures. 
Black Cat, Mexican Girl, Cactus Plant, Fish, and many other 
different types highly colored in the true Mexican art.. Price 
per pair matched, 59c, post paid. Y 
AZTEC PITCHERS 
These are for decorations and purely orna- 
mental type of Mexican pottery. They rep- 
resent a teclmique handed down by the ancient 
Toltecs and Aztecs. Strictly earthen, unglazed, 
bearing hand-painted designs, no two of which 
are alike. They are rectangular-shaped, all 
with typical Aztec designs. Size of pitchers is, 
approximately, 6 inches high. These come 
packed 1 to a box. Price each post paid, 98c. 

FRUIT BASKETS 
These can ‘be used for gathering your cut flowers or makin 
beautiful table fruit baskets. Built of rigid construction, round, 
flat, with two long flexible handles. Beautifully woven and 
made in brilliant colors. Price each, $1.98 post Baie 


