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Gems for Children
Engraved by: Abel Bowen (American, 1790–1850)
Engraved by: John H. Hall (American, active 1825–1849)
Publisher: Rufus Merrill (American, 1803–1891)
Publisher: J. A. Merriam (American, 19th century)
Engraved by: John H. Hall (American, active 1825–1849)
Publisher: Rufus Merrill (American, 1803–1891)
Publisher: J. A. Merriam (American, 19th century)
1854–58?
Place of Publication: Concord, New Hampshire, USA
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with wood engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 7.2 x 5.8 x 0.8 cm (2 13/16 x 2 5/16 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Frank C. Doble
Accession NumberAPP.1973.55
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Concord [NH]: J. A. Merriam and Rufus Merrill [1854-1858?]
Description(Concord [NH]: J. A. Merriam and Rufus Merrill [1854-1858?]) 7.2 cm; [96 pp.--twelve parts of 8 pp. each]; [fragment of] original yellow paper wrappers (gray pamphlet box).
According to American Antiquarian Society online catalogue, they own books with Merriam & Merrill imprint from 1854 to 1858; they are listed as a partnership in 1856 Concord city directory. One print is signed B (Bowen) and one JH (Hall). The presumed original publisher's front wrapper on yellow paper is lacking.
According to American Antiquarian Society online catalogue, they own books with Merriam & Merrill imprint from 1854 to 1858; they are listed as a partnership in 1856 Concord city directory. One print is signed B (Bowen) and one JH (Hall). The presumed original publisher's front wrapper on yellow paper is lacking.
ProvenanceFrank. C. Doble, by whose estate given to MFA, October 10, 1973.