Henry W. Longfellow in His Library
At "Craigie House," Old Cambridge, Mass.
⁂ The following are a few endorsements among many others of like high character that have been given after a critical inspection of the engraving, viz:
John. J. Platt, the poet says: The likeness is an excellent one. It represents our beloved and lamented poet in his most familiar atmosphere. Longfellow was a poet of home and its affections, and this engraving should be in every American home.
John B. Peaslee, Superintendent of Public Schools, Cincinnati, O., says: Beyond question, Hollyer's portrait of Longfellow is the most accurate and life-like that has appeared. It is a great work, and will speedily find its way into our cultured American homes.
The Boston Daily Globe says: Hollyer has certainly achieved an artistic triumph. The portrait of Longfellow is one of the best that has been issued.
The Providence (R.I.) Evening Press says: Hollyer has produced a new, beautiful and artistic steel plate engraving of "Longfellow in His Library," of which neither artist nor publisher need be ashamed.
The Bridgeport (Conn.) Farmer says: Mr. Hollyer's Engravings have gained for him a wide fame in this country and in Europe, and in the present work he has certainly not lost any of the vigor, strength and power which characterized his earlier works. Every one who honors Longfellow will want to possess this engraving.