Plate XIV.

The Cultivation of Tea.

Third side of same room. The scene continues round the room without repetition.


Plate XV.

Early American Fresco.

Painted river scenes on the best chamber walls of the house of Mrs. William Allen at Westwood, Mass. The elm and locust trees and architectural style are plainly American, but the geographical location is uncertain. The colors are very brilliant—red, blue, green, etc.