[Elsie at the World’s Fair by Martha Finley]@TWC D-Link bookElsie at the World’s Fair CHAPTER XVI 7/8
"I have been examining jewelry in the various foreign exhibits and find none to excel, few to compare with, those of these United States." "Yes," said Harold; "some of our country-men excel in those things, as they do in the art of the silversmith.
Look at those translucent enamels worked on silver fret-work--there in the Gorham exhibit; and those fine pitchers and vases made of silver worked into open engraved designs, having pieces of colored glass blown into it; and those of Rockwood pottery and silver." "And yonder is Tiffany's exhibit," said Evelyn.
"He is one of our finest jewelers, so let us go and look at it." There was no objection raised, but all followed her as she led the way to the pavilion of which she had spoken.
They found it well worth examination, for none of them had ever seen a finer display, or greater variety of precious stones in costly and beautiful settings. Our friends lingered some time longer in what the young people called "our section." There were other fine collections from other cities and countries, too numerous to mention, and far too many to be seen and examined in one day, or even in several. After a time, however the little ones grew very weary and indeed all were ready to enjoy a rest.
So an electric boat on the lagoon was entered, and quite a while spent upon the water. After that they had luncheon at a restaurant, then went to see the Spanish caravels. "What are caravels, papa ?" asked Elsie, as they went on their way. "You'll see presently," he replied.
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