Children's literature and culture. Material from the American Antiquarian Society, McLoughlin Bros art archive : 1799-1939

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Imprint:	Marlborough, Wiltshire : Adam Matthew Digital, 2020.
Description:	online resource : illustrations (black and white, and colour)
Language:	English
Subject:	Illustration of books, Victorian -- Great Britain. Illustration of books, Victorian -- United States. Illustration of books -- 19th century. Illustration of books -- 20th century. Children's books -- Illustrations.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12886077

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Other authors / contributors:	Adam Matthew Digital (Firm), digitiser.
Notes:	American Antiquarian Society Description based on publisher's information, correct as of 22 February 2021.
Summary:	McLoughlin Bros., Inc. was a New York publishing firm that pioneered the systematic use of color printing technologies in children's books, particularly between 1858 & 1920. The firm's publications served to popularize illustrators including Thomas Nast, William Momberger, Justin H. Howard, Palmer Cox, & Ida Waugh. The artistic & commercial roots of the McLoughlin firm were first developed by John McLoughlin, Jr. (1827-1905), who as a teenager learned wood engraving & printing while working for Elton & Co. - a New York firm formed by his father & engraver/printer Robert H. Elton. Elton & Co. (active 1840-51) printed & issued toy books, comic almanacs, & valentines. Between 1850 & 1851, John McLoughlin, Sr. & Robert H. Elton retired - giving John Jr. control of the business. He started to publish picture books under his own name. This collection presents the company's art archives.
Target Audience:	Specialized.

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