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The Harper Establishment, or How the Story Books are Made. Harper's Story Books

Author Jacob Abbott American
Illustrator E. Doppler American
Publisher Harper & Brothers American
1855
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  • Title: The Harper Establishment, or How the Story Books are Made. Harper's Story Books
  • Author: Jacob Abbott (American, Maine 1803–1879)
  • Illustrator: E. Doppler (American, 19th century)
  • Publisher: Harper & Brothers (American, New York)
  • Date: 1855
  • Medium: Illustrations: commercial reproductive process
  • Dimensions: 6 11/16 x 5 3/8 x 1/2 in. (17 x 13.7 x 1.3 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Gift of Joseph B. Davis, 1942
  • Object Number: 42.105.22
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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