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or. NG . ~ + [ES | Tre Natnviry ~ a detail of the altar frontal at The Cloisters. German tapestry, dating from third quarter of the 15th Century. From the Life of the Virgin, Done in wool. «ilk. and metallic threads on a linen warp. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, gift of Charles F. Ikle. Rox~xper, Adoration of the Magi. This 16th Century [panish tapestry in the unusual round shape is embroi- dered in silk and metal thread on canvas. Its actual diameter is just 1214 inches. From The Metropolitan Museum of Art, purchase, Rogers Fund. a HI! MERRY CHRISTMAS Here comes Santa to brighten your holiday. Merry Christmas! And thanks for your patronage. sna ES Cawker's Food Market -mas presents --- and much Sa a Santa is busy spreading Christmas cheer, and once again it's our time to thank friends and customers for their loyal patronage. Christmas Themes From Tapestry Era 'Are Revived Today \ Today's great reyival of tapestry work 'and other needle crafts shows a lively In- terest in sacred subjects, just as many of the famous tapestries of the past were devout treatments of Biblical themes, including the Nativity and the Adoration of the Magi. Tapestry work itself has a long and fascinating history, as modern weavers and embroiderers are discovering. It is defined as a hand-woven, patterned fabric in which the weaver shapes one area of color at a time. Basically a simple technique, which can be accomplished even on primitive looms, such weaving has been done ever since early antiquity. i : The oldest tapestry work known to us is Egyptian, where some of the cloth found in tombs was patterned with lotus flowers and hieroglyphics. A comprehensive history would trace it through pre-Christian times to the fine silk hangings made in Byzantium, and adapted from there by Islamic artists -- plus the parallel development in the Far East, where tapestries were made by the Chinese and Japanese. But our own tradi- tion is derived from the European, which has produced such exquisite work as the examples reproduced here. Although the most dramatic examples are large pictorial wall hangings, tapestry has been used for many other purposes, such as covers, cushions, and upholstery . . . just as today's craftsmen make chair covers in needlepoint. Continued on page 11 These two examples of modern needlecraft were winning designs in a contest held by the Embroiderers" Guild of America. At'left, the Three Wise Men, done in "trewel embroidery by Dorothy Leeds. Right, a moflern Santa Claus and reindeer in needlepoint, designed and executed by Phyllis Brackett. Fasyv. Way to Say Christmas Thanks Here's an idea for a won- derful way for youngsters to say thank-you for Christ - easier than persuading them to write thank-you notes! "Get someone to take a picture of the youngster showing him or her holding or using the gift. Then get him to write just a few words of thanks on a piece of paper or the photo itself. Grandma, or Uncle, is sure to be doubly pleased! Sleighloads of . b: thanks to you loyal patrons. We hope Santa fulfills your wishes. Utica Farm Equipment Win deep i # sincerity, we send Christmas greetings and best wishes to all. Merry Christmas May all your dreams be fulfilled. Thanks for your continued support. The Haan Family Manager of Parks for Village of Port Perry WES LANE Lhd Y fa | Y 7] Y y EY i - » « » & E - ££ © » & = xn. BS < £ ® . « ->