The Airship Book, 1905
THF278527 / The Airship Book, 1905 / front cover
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Artifact Overview
The McLoughlin Bros. publishing firm produced "The Airship Book" in 1905. It features detailed, brightly colored illustrations of famous balloons, airships, and airplanes. The book represented the highest technology -- both in the fields of color printing and aviation -- but also marked McLoughlin Bros. decline. John McLoughlin, Jr., the company's visionary leader, died the same year it was published.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1905
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2016.20.A91029
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Arthur S. Obermayer.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 9.75 in
Width: 12.33 in
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John and Edmund McLoughlin's publishing firm 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, the brothers expanded their product line to include toys and games. Products bearing the McLoughlin Bros. name remained popular even after the company’s acquisition by Milton Bradley in 1920.