Fold-out Book, "Cinderella," 1891
THF191875 / Fold-out Book, "Cinderella," 1891
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Artifact Overview
In 1891, the McLoughlin Bros. publishing firm patented this arch-shaped variant of the rectangular "pantomime" books available at the time. Pantomime books depicted a theater during a live stage show. Readers turned the pages to reveal each new scene as a family of theatergoers -- printed behind the cover flaps -- watched the "play" unfold.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1891
Subject Date
1891
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.0.3.97
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Bookbinding (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11.6875 in
Width: 9.875 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.