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indicated by the honors she has received. Having practised under- and over-glaze work on pottery, as well as porcelain etching and decorative etching on metals, she is now devoting herself to making the porcelain known as Losanti Ware. Of a recent exhibition, 1903, a critic wrote: "Perhaps the most beautiful and distinguished group in the exhibition is that of Miss McLaughlin, one of the earliest artistic workers in clay of the United States. She sends a collection of lovely porcelain vases, of a soft white tone and charming in contour. Some of these have open-work borders, others are decorated in relief, and the designs are tinted with delicate jade greens, dark blues, or salmon pinks. This ware goes by the name of Losanti, from the early name of Cincinnati, L'Osantiville." This artist has written several books on china painting and pottery decoration. <b>MCMANUS MANSFIELD, BLANCHE.</b> Diplomas from the New Orleans Centennial and the Woman's Department, Chicago, 1903. Member of the New Vagabonds, London, and the Touring Club of France. Born in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, this artist has made her studies in London and Paris. Her principal work has been done in book illustrations. The following list gives some of her most important publications: "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." De Luxe edition in color. New York, 1899. "The Calendar of Omar Khayyam." In color. New York, 1900. "The Altar Service." Thirty-six wood-cut blocks printed on Japan vellum. London, 1902. "The Coronation Prayer-Book." (Wood-cut borders.) Oxford University Press, 1902. "Cathedrals of Northern France." In collaboration with Francis Miltoun. Boston and London, 1903. "Cathedrals of Southern France." In collaboration with Francis Miltoun. Sold for publication in London and Boston, 1904. "A Dante Calendar." London, 1903. "A Rubaiyat Calendar." Boston, 1903. "The King's Classics." (Designs and Decorations.) London, 1902-1903. "The Book of Days." A Calendar. Sold in London for 1904. After speaking of several works by Miss McManus, a notice from London says: "A more difficult or at least a more intricate series were the designs cut on wood for 'The Altar Service Book,' just issued in London by that newly founded venture, the De La More Press; which has drawn unto itself such scholars as Dr. Furnival, Professor S
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