served,
no consideration of award was given to any sex characteristic,
and not having viewed the exhibits with any idea of specializing
this feature I find myself now at a loss to particularize and
say there was such a per cent of woman's work.
Department B, Art, Prof. Halsey C. Ives, Chief.
This department comprised 6 groups and 18 classes, the group
headings being Paintings and drawings, Engravings and
lithographs, Sculpture, Architecture, Loan collection, and
Original objects of art workmanship.
The board was most unfortunate in not being able to obtain the services
of the prominent artists named for this position, all being abroad at
the time notice of their appointment was sent, and having engagements
upon their return that rendered it impossible for them to reach St.
Louis in time to serve.
Department C, Liberal Arts, Col. John A. Ocherson, Chief.
This department comprised 13 groups and 116 classes, the group
headings being Typography--Various printing processes;
Photography; Books and publications--Bookbinding; Maps and
apparatus for geography, cosmography, topography; Instruments of
precision; Philosophical apparatus, etc.--Coins and medals;
Medicine and surgery; Musical instruments; Theatrical appliances
and equipment; Chemical and pharmaceutical arts; Manufacture of
paper; Civil and military engineering; Models, plans, and
designs for public works; Architectural engineering.
Mrs. H.A. Langford, of Chicago, Ill., was appointed as juror in this
department, but unfortunately did not receive notice in time to serve.
Department D, Manufactures, Milan H. Hulbert, Chief; Miss Thekla M.
Bernays, of St. Louis, Mo., Department Juror.
This department comprised 24 groups and 231 classes, the group
headings being Stationery; Cutlery; Silversmiths' and
goldsmiths' ware; Jewelry; Clock and watch making; Productions
in marble, bronze, cast iron and wrought iron; Brushes, fine
leather articles, fancy articles, and basket work; Articles for
traveling and for camping; India-rubber and gutta-percha
industries; Toys; Decoration and fixed furniture of buildings
and dwellings; Office and household furniture; Stained glass;
Mortuary monuments and undertakers' furnishings; Hardware; Paper
hanging; Carpets, tapestries, and fabrics for upholstery;
Upholsterers' decorations; Ceramics; Plumbing and sani
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