Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 204, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 August 1911 — Fine Arts Exhibit at the State Fair [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Fine Arts Exhibit at the State Fair

Measured by the thousands of women who every fall enter its doors, the Fine Arts hall of the Indiana State Fair ip one of the most popular buildings on the Fair grounds. The Art hall for the coming State Fair, the week of Sept. 4, will be a rich exposition of especial interest to women, abounding In the finest work from Indiana needlewomen, Including handmade laces, embroideries, knitted and crotchet work, couch pillows, qullta and a great variety of similar products. Photographs by the best amateurs, displays of craftsmanship In wrought iron, brass, copper, wood and leather; paintings in oil and water colors by professional and amateur artists will be other features. The

Art hall at each State Fair contains very elaborate displays of finest decorated china by the best Indiana pointers, making up a show that Is very pleasing to all women who find delight in seeing beautiful adornment for the home. Indiana women will, too, show their culinary talent in displays of breads, Jellies, preserves, butter and other products of the kitchen. Horticultural Hall will abound In fine shows of fruits fresh from Indiana orchards and vineyards; lavish displays of flowers, with special features for each day; hives of bees at work and exhibits of honey—all of these combining in making the hall a most inters esting place for both women and men to visit.

Crowds Going to Women’s Building at Indiana Fair.