Once upon a time : illustrations from fairytales, fables, primers, pop-ups, and other children's books / Amy Weinstein.
Edition:
1st ed.
Published / Created:
New York : Princeton Architectural Press, c2005.
Physical Description:
xi, 179 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm.
Collection:
Reference Library
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Ellen Liman.
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Related Content:
Table of contents
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0512/2005012524.html
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 179).
Contents:
Preface -- Acknowledgments -- To amuse and instruct: an introduction to illustrated children's books -- From apple to zouave: learning the ABCs -- Through the air on a very fine gander: gems from Mother Goose -- Once upon a time: fairytales and fables -- Fact and fiction: novels, history books, and anthologies -- 'Twas the night before: Christmas books -- Virtue and vice: cautionary tales for the nursery.
Subject Terms:
Toy and movable books -- United States. | Illustration of books -- United States -- 19th century. | Liman, Arthur L. -- Art collections. | Liman, Ellen -- Art collections. | Illustrated books -- Private collections -- United States.