Exhibits contain tag : 19th-century-illustrated-books
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Queer People - 1892
12/6/23 - Palmer Cox was a Canadian illustrator and author, born on April 28, 1840, in Granby, Quebec, and died on July 24, 1924. He is best known for creating "The Brownies," a series of humorous verse books and comic strips about mischievous but kindhearted fairy-like sprites. The Brownies were based on English traditional mythology and Scottish stories told to Cox by his grandmother. The characters became famous in their day and were the first North American comic characters to be internationally merchandised. Cox's creation of The Brownies led to a significant commercial success, and he was considered a pioneer in the area of licensed merchandise. The popularity of The Brownies also inspired the naming of the Eastman Kodak Brownie camera, one of the first popular handheld cameras. Cox's work has had a lasting impact and continues to be recognized for its cultural significance13.Source perplexity.ai
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The Witches' Frolic - 1888
Just in time for halloween! Spooky and sophisticated, this is a beautiful book, large in size, about 10" x 15". Each page is a beautiful plate. It was written in 1888 by Thomas Ingoldsby (Richard Barnham) and illustrated by Ernest Maurice Jessop. They partnered on several other books in the late 1800's. TMP 9/16/22Richard Barnham (a.k.a. Thomas Ingoldsby)----7/21/24"The Witches' Frolic" by Thomas Ingoldsby, published in 1888, is a tale included in the "Ingoldsby Legends," a collection of supernatural legends written by Ingoldsby, the pen name of Rev. Richard Harris Barham. The story is illustrated by Ernest M. Jessop and was published by Eyre & Spottiswoode.This particular tale is a humorous and macabre story involving witches and their mischievous activities. It is set in the context of a frolic or gathering of witches, where various supernatural and eerie events unfold. The narrative style combines elements of satire and gothic horror, characteristic of Ingoldsby's work, which often blends humor with supernatural themes.The book is notable for its vivid illustrations by Jessop, which complement the whimsical and eerie tone of the story. The illustrations and the tale itself reflect the 19th-century fascination with witchcraft and the supernatural, making it a unique piece of literary and artistic work from that era[2][3][4].Source: Perplexity.ai--Gabrielle Lykeywords: kidhist artarch
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