Trade Catalog, "McLoughlin Bros. Catalogue 56th Year, Season 1904-1905"

Summary

John and Edmund McLoughlin ran the New York publishing firm started by their father in 1828. Their company became well-known in the mid-1800s for its early adoption and skillful use of new color printing techniques. Realizing success in the emerging market for children's books, McLoughlin Brothers expanded its product line. This catalog offered books and greeting cards, as well as blocks, games, and puzzles.

John and Edmund McLoughlin ran the New York publishing firm started by their father in 1828. Their company became well-known in the mid-1800s for its early adoption and skillful use of new color printing techniques. Realizing success in the emerging market for children's books, McLoughlin Brothers expanded its product line. This catalog offered books and greeting cards, as well as blocks, games, and puzzles.

Artifact

Trade catalog

Date Made

1904

Subject Date

1904-1905

Collection Title

Trade Catalog Collection 

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

57.118.275

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 9.875 in

Width: 7.375 in

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