Petry Co. v. United States

The article now under consideration is a picture composed of marble mosaics inclosed in an elaborate gilt frame. It depicts an elderly artisan engaged at work upon his bench, while an aged companion reads to him from a print at his side. The figures are pleasing and attractive, the idea is engaging, and the execution is artistic in a marked degree. It may be assumed that the picture is designed to be hung upon a wall or otherwise displayed to please the eye and appeal to the sentiments of the beholder.

*526The importation was assessed with duty by the collector at the rate of 45 per cent ad…