Explore a stunning collection of rare books, games, ephemera, and artwork from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries that reveals the socio-cultural history of these times. Showcasing innovative new publishing methods characteristic of the golden age of children’s literature, from mass-produced chapbooks to richly illustrated ‘book-beautifuls’, this resource examines the way in which new concepts were introduced to young readers, encouraging an engagement with the imagination which went on to fundamentally shape established notions of childhood.

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Selection Criteria

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Introduction to Children's Literature and Culture

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Exhibitions: Artwork from Draft to Publication

Explore the place of artwork in the books published by McLoughlin Bros. through these exhibitions.

The Evolution of Classic Texts

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