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Guide to the McLoughlin Brothers, Inc. Woodblocks
Circa 1840-1920
 PC 001

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Series III. Edward P. Cogger, engraver

Biographical / Historical

Edward P. Cogger was an illustrator and engraver who worked for the McLoughlin Brothers, Inc. in the 1850s and presumably until his death in 1902. He resided at 12 Ann Street until 1859 and spent the remainder of his life in New Jersey. Cogger's engraving work contributed greatly to McLoughlin Brothers, Inc.'s success post-Civil War. Prominent in this series is Cogger's watercolor renditions of Old Mother Hubbard pages on the back of 4 woodblocks and 1 fragment.

Container 1 Container 2   Title Date
Offsite-Box: 8 Box : 1E (1) King Donkey

Scope and Contents

6 woodblocks; 1 is broken.

Offsite-Box: 9 Box : 1E (2) Queen of Hearts

Scope and Contents

8 woodblocks.

Offsite-Box: 8 Box : 1E (3) Dog's Grand Dinner Party

Scope and Contents

8 woodblocks.

Biographical / Historical

Also engraved by John Karst.

Offsite-Box: 10 Box : 1E (4) Old Dame Trot and Her Comical Cat

Scope and Contents

9 woodblocks including title lettering.

Offsite-Box: 8 Box : 1E (5) Wandering Bunny

Scope and Contents

9 woodblocks including title lettering.

Offsite-Box: 11 Box : 1E (6) Rich Mrs. Duck

Scope and Contents

9 woodblocks including title page and title lettering.

Biographical / Historical

Also engraved by George Wevill; designs by Justin H. Howard.

Offsite-Box: 12 Box : 1F (1) Spoilt Piggy Wiggy

Scope and Contents

8 woodblocks including title lettering.

Biographical / Historical

Designs by Justin H. Howard.

Offsite-Box: 10 Box : 1F (2) Cats' Party

Scope and Contents

7 woodblocks including title lettering.

Box: 1F (3) Old Mother Hubbard

Scope and Contents

4 woodblocks.
Artist's watercolor appears on the back: 4 separate designs and 1 fragment.

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