James Russell Lowell (1819 –1891) was an American Romantic poet , critic, editor, and diplomat . He is associated with the fireside poets , a group of New England writers who were among the first American poets that rivaled the popularity of British poets . There is no date, but written while Lowell was serving on the diplomatic staff. Note quotes the first 2 lines of his landmark poem. Dandelion. Measures 4” x 6”.