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or embroidered; imitation lace, blond and guipure, in thread of
every kind. Embroidery made by hand; embroidery by needle or
crochet, with thread of every kind, on all kinds of grounds
(fabric, net, tulle, skin, etc.), including needlework upon
canvas, as well as embroidery applique or ornamented with gems,
pearls, jet, spangles of metal or other material, feathers,
shells, etc. Embroidery made by machinery, with the foundation
preserved, or with the foundation cut or burned away. Trimmings;
galloons, lace or braids, fringes, tassels, all kinds of
applique and ornamental work, handmade or woven, for millinery
or garments, ecclesiastical vestments, civil or military
uniforms; for furniture, saddlery, carriages, etc.; threads and
plates of metal, gold or silver, real or imitation, spangles,
chenilles, and all other articles used for trimmings. Church
embroidery; church ornaments and linen; altar cloths, banners,
and other objects for religious ceremonies in fabrics ornamented
with lace, embroideries and trimmings. Curtains, with lace,
guipure, or embroidery, upon tulle or fabrics; blinds, screens,
portieres, lambrequins, and other draperies, ornamented with
lace, embroidery, and trimmings.

Mrs. Wood writes:

Our jury was a large one--about thirty members. They came from
France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, China, Japan, Great Britain,
Mexico, Porto Rico; the other members were Americans, and
represented the different States. The work we were to do was
what was known as "groups 58 and 59," and covered so much ground
we found that in order to finish in the required time we would
have to divide our jury, so that some were detailed to examine
embroidery, others costumes, trimming, laces, etc. I was on the
lace committee. Laces made by hand, wrought on pillows, by
needle or crochet, silk, wool, gold, silver, or thread,
machine-made laces, imitation, embroidered tulles, and lace
curtains. It would be impossible to describe the beauties of the
lovely laces, the time, patience, and labor given to them. We
examined the exhibits in the Manufacturers' Building, Varied
Industries, all foreign buildings. The work done by women in the
Philippines, Porto Rico, Mexican and Alaskan exhibits was as
fine in texture and as beautiful as imported laces. The work in
every instance was as han