"Robinson Crusoe," 1864
THF713103 / "Robinson Crusoe," 1864
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Artifact Overview
Die-cut shape books are not like traditional rectangular books -- they take on the outline of a person, object, or other form. Boston printmaker and publisher Louis Prang claimed the idea originated with him in the early 1860s. This issue of Robinson Crusoe, published in 1864, was one of his first shape books. Lydia Very adapted the 18th-century Daniel Defoe novel and designed the book.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Children's book
Date Made
1864
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
58.100.96
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Die cutting
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 3.375 in
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