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Zillah.—If the medium known as Florentine is used when painting upon silk, it is not necessary to prepare the foundation.
Mars.—In mirror painting it is necessary to use one of the many mediums advertised, or the oil paints are easily removable with turpentine or a penknife.
The Lady of Aroostock.—It is extremely difficult to sell original drawings, and much more so to sell mere copies. So we fear that we could not help you. Shew’s mounting medium for photographs is the best to employ.
Ivy.—The safest manner of cleaning photographs is to immerse them in pure clean tepid water, and then wipe them dry with a soft silk rag.