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The study of this interesting subject has for more than a century been constant in Europe, and notably so during the last twenty-five years. A education. In the United States something has been done; and the public mind is now asking, What is it that makes "Pottery and Porcelain" so attractive to scholars, statesmen, women, and wits?' of Mr. Whittier-the most beloved of American poets. It form a striking companion piece to the likenesses of Mr. Of How and When They Lived, and What correct knowledge of it may now almost be called a liberal Bryant and Mr. Longfellow, and will be even more welcome to the American people, for they look upon the sweet singer of Amesbury as the special representative of their purest instincts and aspirations."-E. C. Stedman. An intimate friend of Mr. Whittier writes: "I think the picture cannot be improved, and I shall count it among my inost choice treasures." As stated, the portrait is life-size, and the dimensions of the picture are 24 x 30. 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