Description
There is a reviving interest today in the old
and fascinating art of needlework. In the past
decade embroidery exhibitions have increased
in number and several popular new books on
how to embroider have been published. The
large crowds attracted by Queen Mary's car-
pet, in this country as well as in London, are
clear indication that a new enthusiasm for
this gentle art has been aroused. Nevertheless
the trend is now away from traditional sub-
jects to a realism and originality of design.
Embroiderers, therefore, will be keenly in-
terested in the magnificent Turkish and Greek
Island embroidery collection of Burton Y.
Berry now in the process of presentation to the
Art Institute. This collection was assembled
by Mr. Berry during the many years he was
engaged in diplomatic service in Turkey and
Greece. The embroideries are rich in color
with an inventiveness of design appealing to
all lovers of fine needlework. A small exhibi-
tion of the group already presented by Mr.
Berry is now installed in Gallery 5B near the
entrance to the museum.