Jay T. Last Collection of Printing and Publishing: Louis Prang Archive: Finding Aid

Finding aid prepared by Charla DelaCuadra.
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Overview of the Collection

Title: Jay T. Last Collection of Printing and Publishing: Louis Prang Archive
Dates (inclusive): approximately 1857-1918
Bulk dates: 1860-1897
Collection Number: priJLC_PRG
Collector: Last, Jay T.
Extent: approximately 3,630 items
Repository: The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. Prints and Ephemera
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, California 91108
Phone: (626) 405-2191
Email: reference@huntington.org
URL: http://www.huntington.org
Abstract: The Louis Prang Archive, a subset of the Jay T. Last Collection of Printing and Publishing, contains over 3,650 items dating from 1857 to 1916, with the bulk of the items spanning from 1860 to 1897. This archive chronicles the business history of Boston lithographer Louis Prang through art prints, advertisements, printed volumes, and promotional ephemera produced by L. Prang & Co. and its successor companies: Prang Educational Company and Taber Prang Art Co. The archive also contains catalogs, certificates, price lists, business records and correspondence, personal letters and photographs, news clippings, and original art considered for lithographic reproduction.
Language: English and German.
Note:
Finding aid last updated on August 14, 2017.

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Preferred Citation

[Item title, Call number]. Jay T. Last Collection of Printing and Publishing: Louis Prang Archive, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Provenance

This collection forms part of the Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, which was donated to the Huntington Library by Jay T. Last in 2005 as a gift in progress. The bulk of the Louis Prang Archive was transferred to the Library between 2010 and 2012.

Background

The Jay T. Last Collection is an unparalleled archive of printed paper artifacts that documents American lithographic, social, and business history. The collection began in the early 1970s when physicist and Silicon Valley pioneer Jay Last moved to Southern California and started collecting citrus box labels he found at local flea markets and rummage sales. As his collection grew, Last realized that these labels conveyed important information about commercial printing, graphic design, and social history, and he expanded his collection to include other forms of American visual culture. Today this collection contains more than 200,000 lithographic prints, posters, and ephemera of mostly nineteenth- and early twentieth- century American origin and represents works by more than five hundred lithographic companies.

Background of Louis Prang

Louis Prang (1824-1909) was a printer, lithographer, and publisher who is sometimes referred to as the “father of the American Christmas card.” He introduced holiday greeting cards to America, developed and promoted the year-round tradition of exchanging cards, and became the key producer of American greeting cards for decades.
Prang was born in Breslau in Prussian Silesia. As a teen, he apprenticed in his father’s fabric printing and dyeing factory. After arriving in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1850 and finding few opportunities for textile printers, he worked as an engraver and a lithographer. In 1856 he formed a partnership with Julius Mayer as Prang & Mayer, producing business cards, scenic views, and advertising posters. Prang founded his own firm in 1860, L. Prang & Co., and made it one of the most significant American color lithographic establishments of the 19th century.
L. Prang & Co. printed maps, battle scenes, and military portraits during the Civil War. In 1866 the firm introduced color picture cards in sets, and chromolithographs of fine art paintings that sold briskly. By December 1867 Prang had launched a quarterly periodical called Prang’s Chromo, A Journal of Popular Art, to promote and sell his prints. The publication ran until 1871, helping L. Prang & Co. become known for the artistic and technical quality of their "chromos."
Prang continued to expand his product line, adding greeting cards in 1874. They sold so well that in 1881 he printed almost 5 million cards. Prang also achieved success producing botanical and natural history lithographs as decorative prints, cards, and book illustrations for such titles as Selmar Hess’s Our Living World and Prang’s own Natural History Series for Children. Also around this time, 1882, he started the Prang Educational Company, publishers of books on art education. Then in 1897 Prang produced his pinnacle achievement, Oriental Ceramic Art. This catalogue, comprising ten large folios, featured 116 chromolithographs of vases and other decorative objects from the W. T. Walters collection. It is a benchmark work in lithographic quality and scope, with each plate requiring from 20 to 44 separate lithographic stones to print.
In 1898, L. Prang & Co. became the Taber Prang Art Company and relocated to Springfield, Massachusetts. Louis Prang retired from active business in 1899 and passed away in Los Angeles on June 14, 1909, but the companies he founded lived on. In 1912, the Prang Educational Company changed its name to the Prang Company, and the Taber Prang Art Co. continued operations until 1937.

Scope and Content

The Jay T. Last Collection of Printing and Publishing: Louis Prang Archive contains over 3,650 items dating from 1857 to 1916, with the bulk of the items spanning from 1860 to 1897. This archive chronicles the business history of Boston lithographer Louis Prang through art prints, advertisements, printed volumes, and promotional ephemera produced by L. Prang & Co. and its successor companies: Prang Educational Company and Taber Prang Art Co. The archive also contains catalogs, certificates, price lists, business records and correspondence, personal letters and photographs, news clippings, and original art considered for lithographic reproduction.
Materials are broadly divided into two series: printed materials (primarily items produced by or for the business) and manuscript materials (primarily items documenting business operations and the personal life of Louis Prang). Series I is further divided into three subseries: small size prints and ephemera (11 x 14 inches or smaller), large size prints and ephemera (larger than 11 x 14 inches), and hardbound volumes. Small-size items 8 x 10 inches or smaller are described broadly at the series level; large-size items and most small-size items between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size are fully inventoried with printers, artists, and publishers indexed by name. The collection includes over 260 large-size items comprised mainly of lithographic art prints produced by L. Prang & Co. Small-size items number approximately 3,200 and contain a variety of materials including album cards, trade cards, calendars, booklets, catalogs, greeting cards, proof books, sample books, clippings, and small-format lithographed prints. Hardbound volumes number approximately 40 and include illustrated books with verses, art instruction texts, and children’s natural history educational books, as well as Prang’s pinnacle achievement, Oriental Ceramic Art, a sumptuously lithographed catalogue in ten volumes featuring Asian ceramics from the collection of Baltimore businessman William T. Walters (1820-1894). Series II contains mainly manuscript business correspondence, as well as memo and stock books, letters patent certificates, personal letters, and a small number of photographs. The bulk of the material is in English, but a small amount of correspondence is written in German.
The collection provides a resource for studying the business and output of one of the most influential major lithographic firms in the United States in the 19th century. The images provide information about American tastes and culture as well as the evolution of advertising strategies in the 19th and early 20th centuries. As graphic materials, the prints offer evidence of developing techniques and trends in printmaking, and of the artists, lithographers, printers, and publishers involved in the creative process.

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Arrangement

The collection is arranged in the following series:
  • Series I. Printed materials
    • Subseries A. Prints and ephemera (small size)
    • Subseries B. Prints and ephemera (large size)
    • Subseries C. Hardbound volumes
  • Series II. Manuscripts, business records, and photographs

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Huntington Library's Online Catalog.  

Genres

Advertisements.
Album cards.
Albums.
Business cards.
Business records -- United States -- 19th century.
Catalogs.
Certificates.
Chromolithographs.
Ephemera.
Ephemera -- United States -- 19th century.
Greeting cards.
Handbills.
Intaglio prints.
Leaflets (printed works)
Letters (Correspondence).
Letterheads.
Lithographs.
Manuscripts.
Paintings.
Patents.
Periodicals.
Photographs.
Portrait prints.
Printed ephemera.
Progressive proofs.
Proofs.
Promotional materials.
Relief prints.
Sample books.
Trade cards.
Views.

Subjects

Animals -- Pictorial works.
Autumn -- Pictorial works.
Babies -- Pictorial works.
Baskets -- Pictorial works.
Battlefields -- Pictorial works.
Battles -- Pictorial works.
Birds -- Pictorial works.
Boats and boating -- Pictorial works.
Boys -- Pictorial works.
Children -- Pictorial works.
Coasts -- Pictorial works.
Crosses -- Pictorial works.
Dogs -- Pictorial works.
Dwellings -- Pictorial works.
Exhibition buildings -- Pictorial works.
Exhibitions -- Pictorial works.
Farms -- Pictorial works.
Flowers -- Pictorial works.
Fruit -- Pictorial works.
Game and game-birds -- Pictorial works.
Girls -- Pictorial works.
Horses -- Pictorial works.
L. Prang & Co. -- Archives.
Landscapes -- Pictorial works.
Lithography.
Livestock -- Pictorial works.
Men -- Pictorial works.
Prang, Louis, 1824-1909 -- Pictorial works.
Printing industry.
Rivers -- Pictorial works.
Roses -- Pictorial works.
Sailboats -- Pictorial works.
Seasons -- Pictorial works.
Ships -- Pictorial works.
Soldiers -- Pictorial works.
Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition (1898 : Omaha, Neb.) -- Pictorial works.
Trees -- Pictorial works.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Pictorial works.
Vases -- Pictorial works.
Women -- Pictorial works.

Printer, Publisher, Artist Index

The following is a complete list of printers, publishers, and artists represented in the item-level cataloged materials in this collection.
Allen, Grace Barton
Anderson, Sophie, 1823-1903
Annin & Smith
Ansdell, Richard, 1815-1885
Bartholomew, William N. (William Newton), 1822-1898
Bee Publishing Co.
Bensell, Edmund Birckhead, 1842-
Bierstadt, Albert, 1830-1902
Bleischwitz, J. (Joseph)
Bonsall, M. W.
Borsigian, B. H.
Bricher, Alfred Thompson, 1837-1908
Bridges, Fidelia, 1834-1923
Brown, John George, 1831-1913
Brown, Matilda
Brownscombe, Jennie Augusta, 1850-1936
Bruith, A.
C.C. Corbett & Co.
Callowhill, James
Callowhill, Sidney
Chamberlin, Grace M.
Champney, Benjamin, 1817-1907
Church, Frederick S. (Frederick Stuart), 1842-1924
Comins, Elizabeth B. (Elizabeth Barker)
Coomans, J. (Joseph), 1816-1890
Correggio, 1489?-1534
Cruickshank, W.
Davidson, Julian Oliver, 1853-1894
De Haas, Mauritz Frederik Hendrik, 1832-1895
Dougal, William H., 1822-1895
Duffield, William, Mrs., 1819-1914
Durand, A. B. (Asher Brown), 1796-1886
Edmonds, S. C.
Eglau, 1824 or 1825-1896
Fabronius, Dominique C.
Fausel, D.
Ferguson, H. A.
Field, L. B.
Fisher, Ellen T.
Fortuny, Mariano, 1838-1874
Gifford, John, -1900
Girardet, Eugene
Granbery, V.
Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913
Harring, W.
Hart, James McDougal, 1828-1901
Hart, Mary Theresa
Hatfield (Artist)
Hill, Thomas, 1829-1908
Hills, Laura Coombs, 1859-1952
J.E. Purdy & Co. (Boston, Mass.)
Johnson, Eastman, 1824-1906
Jourdain, Henri, 1864-1931
Key, John Ross, 1832-1920
Klein, Catharina, 1861-1929
Knobel, Edward, 1839-1908
L. Prang & Co.
Lamson, Wolffe & Co.
Landseer, Edwin Henry, Sir, 1802-1873
Lautenberger, Ferd.
Lee, J. (Jennie)
Longpré, Paul de, 1855-1911
Marecek, Frank J.
Mazzanovich, J.
Metz, Aug. C.
Meyer, A. C.
Meyer, Johann Georg, 1813-1886
Moore, Nina, active 1857-1875
Moradei, Arturo, 1840-1901
Moser, James Henry, 1854-1913
Murphy, John Francis, 1853-1921
Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902
National Bank Note Company
Niles, George E., 1837-1898
Nowak, E., 1851-1919
Nowell, Annie C. (Annie Cornelia), 1842-1935
Ochtman, Leonard
Palmer, Walter Launt, 1854-1932
Parker, Elizabeth F. (Elizabeth Frothingham), 1850-
Parsons, A. Wilde
Penniman, John Ritto, 1782 or 1783-1841
Pilule
Pope, Alexander, 1849-1924
Post, May Audubon, -1929
Prang & Mayer.
Prang Company
Prang Educational Company
Rebholtz, William
Rhead, Louis, 1857-1926
Rigby, Burnham
Rigolot, A.
Robinson, Will S., 1861-1945
Russell, Benjamin, 1804-1885.
Ryan, C.
Sandorff, G.
Schroeder, Friedrich (Lithographer)
Scientific Pub. Co. (New York, N.Y.)
Scott, Julian, 1846-1901.
Stone, Benjamin Bellows Grant, 1829-1906
Stumm, Maud
Taber Prang Art Co.
Tait, Arthur Fitzwilliam, 1819-1905
Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930
Turner, Ross, 1847-1915
Tyler, James G.
Wyngaerdt, A. J. van (Anthonie Jacobus), 1808-1887
Vibert, J. G. (Jehan Georges), 1840-1902
Wagner, E.
Wagner, K. (Karl), 1839-1923
Waud, William, -1878.
Waugh, Ida, -1919
Welch, Thaddeus, 1844-1919
Wells, Newton A. (Newton Alonzo), 1852-1923
Whitney, Olive E.


 

Series I. Printed materials approximately 1857-1918 (bulk 1860-1897)

Physical Description: approximately 3,500 items

Arrangement

This series is grouped into three subseries:
  • Subseries A. Prints and ephemera (small size)
  • Subseries B. Prints and ephemera (large size)
  • Subseries C. Hardbound volumes
 

Subseries A. Prints and ephemera (small size) approximately 1858-1916

Physical Description: approximately 3,200 items in 22 binders and 19 boxes

Scope and Content

This series contains a variety of materials including album cards, stock cards, trade cards, calendars, booklets, catalogs, greeting cards, proof books, sample books, clippings, book illustrations, and small-format art prints. Notable items include 12 issues of L. Prang & Co.'s in-house periodical publication Prang's Chromos from December 1867 to December 1871 (Box 9), and an art auction catalog from the American Art Association's 1892 sale of art from the Collection of L. Prang & Company of Boston (Box 7).

Arrangement

Items smaller than 8 x 10 inches are housed in binders.
Items between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size are arranged numerically by call number in boxes, and are described in the following formats:
  • Title of print. Date
  • Artist(s) (when known). Printer(s). Publisher(s).
  • or
  • Author. Title. (Publishing location: Publisher, Year)
Box  1

Albums: autograph album, card albums (autograph book ©1880, card albums patented 1864) (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: 4 items
Box  6

Album: Prang’s American card album (cards from 1860s, album dated 1864) (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: 1 album, 3 loose pages
Binder  1

Album cards: A-O, by set title (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 375 items
Binder  2

Album cards: P-S, by set title (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 365 items
Binder  3

Album cards: T-Z, by set title (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 210 items
Box  2

Booklets: Art, A-I, by title (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: 16 items

  • The Angels at the Sepulchre. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1889)
  • Blossom Time. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1896)
  • Buffum, Geo. A. A Driftwood Fire. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1890)
  • Mathews, F. Schuyler. An Easter Cross. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1886)
  • Closson, W. B. Homes and Haunts of the Poets original etchings by W. B. Closson : Emerson. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1886)
  • Mathews, F. Schuyler. Ye Book of Goode Luck. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1889)
  • Mathews, F. Schuyler. Ye Book of Goode Luck. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1889)
  • Closson, W. B. Homes and Haunts of the Poets original etchings by W. B. Closson : Hawthorne. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1886)
  • Payne, John Howard. Home! Sweet Home! (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1890)
  • Gray, Bessie. Handful of June Pansies. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1895)
  • Haunts of Bryant. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1889)
  • Haunts of Emerson. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1889)
  • Haunts of Hawthorne. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1889)
  • Haunts of Holmes. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1889)
  • Haunts of Longfellow. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1889)
  • Haunts of Whittier. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1889)
Box  3

Booklets: Art, J-Z, by title (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: 12 items

  • Wesley, Charles. Jesus, Lover of My Soul. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1889)
  • Strauss, Yawcob (Charles Follen Adams). Leedle Yawcob Strauss. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1894)
  • Harlow, Louis K. May-flower Memories of Old Plymouth. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1889)
  • Strauss, Yawcob (Charles Follen Adams). Der Oak und der Vine. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1894)
  • Harlow, Lurabel. The Old Farm Gate. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1891)
  • Whittier, J. G. The Pumpkin Pie. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., approximately 1890-1899)
  • Conroy, Mary A. A. Rose Time. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1891)
  • Weeks, Mrs. Lyman H. Twilight Fancies. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1889)
  • Strauss, Yawcob (Charles Follen Adams). Vas Marriage a Failure? (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1894)
  • Violets. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1893)
  • Robinson, Frank T. The Winds of the Seasons. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1890)
  • Strauss, Yawcob (Charles Follen Adams). Yawcob’s Dribulations. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1894)
Box  4

Booklets: Art Education and Natural History, A-Z, by series & title (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: 19 items

  • Smith, Walter. American Text Books of Art Education: Freehand Drawing number one. (Cambridge: Welch, Bigelow & Co., 1875)
  • Smith, Walter. American Text Books of Art Education: Freehand Drawing number two. (Cambridge: Welch, Bigelow & Co., 1875)
  • Smith, Walter. American Text Books of Art Education: Geometrical Drawing number two. (Cambridge: Welch, Bigelow & Co., 1875)
  • Smith, Walter. American Text Books of Art Education: Freehand Drawing number four. (Cambridge: Welch, Bigelow & Co., 1875)
  • Smith, Walter. American Text Books of Art Education: Freehand Drawing number five. (Cambridge: Welch, Bigelow & Co., 1875)
  • Smith, Walter. American Text-Books of Art Education Revised Edition. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1879)
  • Clark, John S., Mary Dana Hicks, and Walter S. Perry. No. 8 Prang’s Complete Course in Form Study and Drawing. (Boston: The Prang Educational Company, 1894)
  • Clark, John S., Mary Dana Hicks, and Walter S. Perry. No. 10 Prang’s Complete Course in Form Study and Drawing. (Boston: The Prang Educational Company, 1892)
  • Calkins, Norman A. and Mrs. A. M. Diaz. Prang’s Natural History Series for Children. Birds of Prey. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1878)
  • Calkins, Norman A. and Mrs. A. M. Diaz. Prang’s Natural History Series for Children. Birds of Prey. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1878)
  • Calkins, Norman A. and Mrs. A. M. Diaz. Prang’s Natural History Series for Children. Swimming Birds. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1878)
  • Calkins, Norman A. and Mrs. A. M. Diaz. Prang’s Natural History Series for Children. Wading Birds. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1878)
  • Calkins, Norman A. and Mrs. A. M. Diaz. Prang’s Natural History Series for Children. Cat Family. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1878)
  • Calkins, Norman A. and Mrs. A. M. Diaz. Prang’s Natural History Series for Children. Cat Family. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1878)
  • Calkins, Norman A. and Mrs. A. M. Diaz. Prang’s Natural History Series for Children. Cat Family. (Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1878)
  • Mathews, F. Schuyler. Wayside Flowers. Series I. being a description of American wild flowers that bloom in April, May, and Early June. (Boston & Springfield, MA: Taber-Prang Art Co., 1898)
  • Mathews, F. Schuyler. Wayside Flowers Series II. being a description of American wild flowers that bloom in late May, June, July and early August. (Boston & Springfield, MA: Taber-Prang Art Co., 1898)
  • Mathews, F. Schuyler. Wayside Flowers Series III. being a description of American wild flowers that bloom in July, August and September. (Boston & Springfield, MA: Taber-Prang Art Co., 1898)
  • Mathews, F. Schuyler. Wayside Flowers. Series IV. being a description of American wild flowers that bloom in August, September, October, and June to October. (Boston & Springfield, MA: Taber-Prang Art Co., 1898)
Box  7

Catalogs: 1872-1916 (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: approximately 10 items
Binder  4

General ephemera: 1858-1869, by date (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 110 items
Binder  5

General ephemera: 1870-1879, by date (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 175 items
Binder  6

General ephemera: 1880-1884, by date (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 90 items
Binder  7

General ephemera: 1885-1888, by date (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 50 items
Binder  8

General ephemera: 1888-1890, by date (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 40 items
Binder  9

General ephemera: 1891-1912, by date & undated (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 95 items
Box  9

News clippings and periodicals: approximately 1867-1899 (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: approximately 75 items
Box  10

Prints and original art (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: 63 items
 

 priJLC_PRG_001014  Female College. : Worcester, Mass. approximately 1854

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002092  Ducklings. approximately 1868

Artists: Tait, Arthur Fitzwilliam, 1819-1905 ; Harring, W. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002113  [Purple flowers on table and in ceramic vase] ©1902

Artists: Stumm, Maud Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002144  [Dreaming Daisy] ©1873

Artists: Anderson, Sophie, 1823-1903 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002145  [Prattling Primrose] ©1873

Artists: Anderson, Sophie, 1823-1903 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002146  “A critical moment.” ©1878

Artists: Bensell, Edmund Birckhead, 1842- Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002148  [Proof sheet of four images of babies and mothers] approximately 1885-1890

Artists: Fausel, D. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002149  [Barefoot boy picking berries] ©1886

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002156  [The contented gardener] ©1877

Artists: Vibert, J. G. (Jehan Georges), 1840-1902 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002215  Asiatic elephant. ©1873

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002216  Indian rhinoceros. ©1873

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002217  Sea lion. ©1874

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002218  North American porcupine. ©1877

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002219  1. Jumping mouse. 2. White footed mouse. 3. Meadow mouse. 4. Brown rat. ©1873

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002220  Domestic sheep. ©1873

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002221  June. ©1876

Artists: Bridges, Fidelia, 1834-1923 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002222  No. 2042. Waiting. ©1906

Artists: Gifford, John, -1900 Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002223  [Hunting dog standing point] ©1880

Artists: Pope, Alexander, 1849-1924 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002224  [Kluck! Kluck!] ©1891

Artists: Tait, Arthur Fitzwilliam, 1819-1905 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002225  [Mountain goats in meadow] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002226  [Hunting dog looking at dead bird] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002227  [Hunting dog looking at dead bird] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002228  [Hunting dog looking at dead bird] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002229  [Hunting dog looking at dead bird] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002230  [Dandelions and blue flowers growing] approximately 1860-1875

Artists: Moore, Nina, active 1857-1875
 

 priJLC_PRG_002231  [Pale pink roses with blue sky background] between 1860 and 1897

 

 priJLC_PRG_002232  [Fuchsia flowers on leafy stem] between 1860 and 1897

 

 priJLC_PRG_002233  [Fuchsia flowers on leafy stem] between 1860 and 1897

 

 priJLC_PRG_002234  Quince blossoms. May 1880

 

 priJLC_PRG_002235  [Leafy geranium stem with pencil sketch of flower head] between 1860 and 1897

 

 priJLC_PRG_002236  Plumy fern from woodland bed, come with soft step... between 1860 and 1897

 

 priJLC_PRG_002237  Christ is risen. between 1860 and 1897

 

 priJLC_PRG_002238  [Chrysanthemums] approximately 1883

Artists: Duffield, William, Mrs., 1819-1914 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002240  Gatherings by the wayside. Mementos of old England. No. 1. The primroses at home. ©1873

Artists: Ryan, C. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002241  Bouquet no. 8. between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Whitney, Olive E. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002242  [Yellow roses] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002243  [Spray of flowers with waterscape view in circular frame] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002244  Orchids no. 4. between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002245  [Purple and white flowers] ©1886

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002246  [Bunch of pansies and lilies] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002247  “Before the shot.” ©1878

Artists: Bensell, Edmund Birckhead, 1842- Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002248  “Louise Alcott” the children’s friend. approximately 1888

Artists: Comins, Elizabeth B. (Elizabeth Barker) Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002249  [Bram] ©1903

Artists: Post, May Audubon, -1929 Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002250  Dirkje. ©1903

Artists: Post, May Audubon, -1929 Printers: Taber Prang Art Co. Publishers: Taber Prang Art Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002251  [Head and shoulders portrait of girl in Dutch cap]. between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002252  [Woman in checkered skirt with golf clubs] after 1897

Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002253  [Woman in tartan skirt climbing over fence with golf club] after 1897

Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002255  [Proof sheet of 12 album cards, Gilmore set] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Knobel, Edward, 1839-1908 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002258  Home sweet home. between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002259  Bethlehem. ©1875

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002260  [Proof sheet for six building views in and around Boston] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Fausel, D. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002261  [Proof sheet for six building and monument views in and around Boston] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Fausel, D. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002262  Early snow in the mts. between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002263  [Priest walking in courtyard of a California mission] approximately 1895

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002264  London Bridge. ©1895

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002265  A glimpse of Oxford. ©1895

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002266  The Thames at Henley. ©1895

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002267  “A glimpse of the sound,” Conn. ©1887

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002268  Low tide, Connecticut coast. ©1889

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002269  [Sailboats on water] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002270  Autumn. ©1888

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002271  Winter. ©1888

Artists: Mazzanovich, J. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002272  [August] ©1887

Artists: Murphy, John Francis, 1853-1921 ; Harring, H. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
Box  11

Prints mounted on board (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: 13 items
 

 priJLC_PRG_002273  1. New York City, seen from the green. ©1869

Artists: Ferguson, H. A. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002274  Hudson, from Cozzen's Hotel, West Point. ©1871

Artists: Eglau, 1824 or 1825-1896 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002275  View on the Hudson, near West Point, 2. ©1871

Artists: Eglau, 1824 or 1825-1896 ; Harring, H. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002276  View on the Hudson, near West Point, 3. ©1871

Artists: Eglau, 1824 or 1825-1896 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002277  Country life. approximately 1870

Artists: Lautenberger, Ferd. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002278  Rest on the roadside. ©1867

Artists: Niles, George E., 1837-1898 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002279  Under the apple tree. ©1867

Artists: Niles, George E., 1837-1898 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002280  Easter morning, no. 2. ©1872

Artists: Whitney, Olive E. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002281  The linnet. ©1866

Artists: Cruickshank, W. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002282  Mother's care. approximately 1867

Artists: Landseer, Edwin Henry, Sir, 1802-1873 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002283  Not caught yet. approximately 1870

Artists: Landseer, Edwin Henry, Sir, 1802-1873 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002284  Cocker and woodcock. approximately 1869

Artists: Ansdell, Richard, 1815-1885 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_002285  Dreaming Daisy. ©1873

Artists: Anderson, Sophie, 1823-1903 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
Box  12

Prints, calendars, and book illustrations (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: 53 items
 

 priJLC_PRG_002322  United States of America. No. 255,168 to all to whom these presents shall come: ... 1882

 

 priJLC_PRG_002323  Design. United States of America. No. 13,696 to all to whom these presents shall come: ... 1883

 

 priJLC_PRG_002379  E. E. Ellsworth late Col. of the New York fire Zouaves. ©1861

Artists: Fabronius, Dominique C. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004052  Major Genl. Joseph Hooker. ©1863

Artists: Fabronius, Dominique C. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004244  Mallard duck. ©1872

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004245  [Trumpet flowers and butterflies] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Longpré, Paul de, 1855-1911 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004246  The beatitudes of our lord. approximately 1869

Artists: Lee, J. (Jennie) Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004247  Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. approximately 1869

Artists: Lee, J. (Jennie) Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004248  Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. approximately 1869

Artists: Lee, J. (Jennie) Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004249  Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. approximately 1869

Artists: Lee, J. (Jennie) Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004250  Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. approximately 1869

Artists: Lee, J. (Jennie) Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004251  Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. approximately 1869

Artists: Lee, J. (Jennie) Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004252  Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. approximately 1869

Artists: Lee, J. (Jennie) Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004253  Blessed are the peace makers for they shall be called the children of God. approximately 1869

Artists: Lee, J. (Jennie) Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004254  Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. approximately 1869

Artists: Lee, J. (Jennie) Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004255  Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. approximately 1869

Artists: Lee, J. (Jennie) Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004256  Rejoice, and be exceeding glad for great is your reward in heaven. approximately 1869

Artists: Lee, J. (Jennie) Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004257  Dedicated to a beloved grandmother. Her children arise up and call her blessed. approximately 1869

Artists: Lee, J. (Jennie) Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004361  Revolution calendar. ©1895

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Lamson, Wolffe & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004362  Roses, roses, all the year. : A calendar for 1896. ©1895

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004363  Nasturtiums bright and gay. A calendar for 1907. ©1906

Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004364  Calendar for 1893. Compliments of the season. ©1891

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004365  The only flowers mentioned in the history of the Pilgrims. May they remind us of the purity and sweetness of their lives. 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004366  Compliments of the Murdock Liquid Food Co. ©1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004367  Shoemaker. ©1874

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004368  Easter doth bring the budding spring. between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004369  Black and white kingfisher. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004370  Bull-frog. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004371  Chillingham cattle. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004372  Chimpanzee. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004373  Cicadae, lantern fly, etc. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004374  Crab-spider, or matoudou. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004375  Erycinids. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004376  Gorilla. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004377  Hermit-crabs. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004378  Lammergeyer. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004379  Leopard. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004380  Porcupine. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004381  Puma. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004382  Resplendent trogon. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004383  Rhinoceros. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004384  Sea anemones. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004385  Sea lion. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004386  Silk-worm and moths. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004387  Stag, or red deer. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004388  Stag-beetle and longicorn beetle. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004389  Tiger. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004390  Titmice. ©1885

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Hess, Selmar, 1847-1917
 

 priJLC_PRG_004391  [Book plate with images of 22 species of bird] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004392  Solar spectrum and typical colors. between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004393  Flags of America, Hawaii, and Samoa. between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004394  Flags of Europe, Asia, and Africa. between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

 priJLC_PRG_004395  National coats of arms. between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Tiffany and Company Printers: L. Prang & Co.
Box  13

Proof books: Cross of Roses (1873), Iris Proof Book (1878), No. 2021 [scenic cards] (1888) (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: 3 items
Box  14

Sample book: Easter Cards (1884-1886) (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: 1 item
Box  15

Sample book: L. Prang & Co. Fine Art Publishers Boston [cards and prints] (1874-1880) (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: 1 item
Box  16

Sample book: Prang’s American Christmas & New Year Cards (1879-1893) (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: 1 item
Box  17

Sample books: Prang's Blank Cards (1884-1894) and blank cards book (1883-1893) (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: 2 items
Box  18

Sample book: Prang’s Christmas & New Year’s Cards. 1884-1885. (1876-1884) (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: 1 item
Box  19

Sample book: Prang’s Christmas & New Year’s Cards. 1885-1886. (1883-1885) (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: 1 item
Binder  11

Stock cards: angels/elves/fairies, animals [general] (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 130 items
Binder  12

Stock cards: animals [birds] (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 175 items
Binder  13

Stock cards: flowers, small format [sets] (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 205 items
Binder  14

Stock cards: flowers, small format [sets, singles] (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 165 items
Binder  15

Stock cards: flowers, medium format [sets] (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 105 items
Binder  16

Stock cards: flowers, medium format [sets, singles] (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 80 items
Binder  17

Stock cards: flowers, large format [sets] (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 40 items
Binder  18

Stock cards: flowers, large format [singles] (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 40 items
Binder  19

Stock cards: graphics, objects, prize-winners, Santa (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 130 items
Binder  20

Stock cards: people, small & medium format [sets] (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 170 items
Binder  21

Stock cards: people, small & medium format [singles] (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 55 items
Binder  22

Stock cards: people, large format (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 55 items
Binder  23

Stock cards: views (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 55 items
 

Subseries B. Prints and ephemera (large size) approximately 1857-1911

Physical Description: 262 items

Scope and Content

This series contains primarily lithographic art prints, large advertising prints, and proof sheets. A small number of original watercolors and other art considered for lithographic reproduction are also included.

Arrangement

Items are arranged numerically by call number and described in the following format:
  • Title of print. Date
  • Artist(s) (when known). Printer(s). Publisher(s).
priJLC_PRG_000662

Chauncy Hall School & First Congregational Church : Boston 1857. approximately 1857

Artists: Waud, William, -1878 Printers: Prang & Mayer
priJLC_PRG_000683

Old Warehouse - Dock Square, Boston. : Built 1860. Taken down 1860. approximately 1860

Artists: Waud, William, -1878 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_000816

Family record. ©1861

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_000818

Grant from West Point to Appomattox. ©1885

Artists: Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_000931

Gen. “Stonewall” Jackson. approximately 1862

Artists: Fabronius, Dominique C. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_001418

[Admiral Farragut in ship's rigging holding binoculars] ©1870

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_001423

View of the Stone Fleet which sailed from New Bedford Nov. 16th. 1861. ©1862

Artists: Russell, Benjamin, 1804-1885 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002005

Sheridan's final charge of Winchester, September 19th 1864. ©1886

Artists: Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002006

Battle of Fredericksburg, laying ponton bridges under fire. ©1887

Artists: Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002007

"Sheridan's ride," October 19th 1864. ©1886

Artists: Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002008

Battle of Gettysburg, repulse of Pickett's charge. ©1887

Artists: Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002009

Battle of Antietam, advance upon rebel centre [sic] at Dunker Church. ©1887

Artists: Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002010

Battle of Spottsylvania, "the bloody angle." ©1887

Artists: Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002011

Battle of Chattanooga, from Orchard Knob. ©1886

Artists: Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002012

Battle of Kenesaw [sic] Mountain, charge of Logan's corps. ©1887

Artists: Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002013

Battle of Allatoona Pass, "hold the fort." ©1887

Artists: Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002014

Siege of Atlanta, Gen. Sherman and staff inspecting batteries. ©1888

Artists: Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002015

Siege of Vicksburg, the assault on Fort Hill. ©1888

Artists: Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002016

Battle of Shiloh, "the hornet's nest." ©1888

Artists: Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002017

Capture of New Orleans, Farragut passing the forts by night. ©1886

Artists: Davidson, Julian Oliver, 1853-1894 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002018

Monitor and Merrimac [sic], first fight between ironclads. ©1886

Artists: Davidson, Julian Oliver, 1853-1894 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002019

Battle of Mobile Bay, passing Fort Morgan and the torpedoes. ©1886

Artists: Davidson, Julian Oliver, 1853-1894 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002020

Kearsarge and Alabama, hauling down the flag. ©1887

Artists: Davidson, Julian Oliver, 1853-1894 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002021

Battle of Port Hudson, passing the river batteries. ©1887

Artists: Davidson, Julian Oliver, 1853-1894 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002022

Capture of Fort Fisher, charge of marines on the traverse. ©1887

Artists: Davidson, Julian Oliver, 1853-1894 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002023

[Game piece, no. II] 1876

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002024

Parallel of historical ornament. ©1874

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002025

[Study of grapes] ©1890

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002026

Prang's Christmas cards. ©1886

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002027

Prang's Easter cards. approximately 1880-1889

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002028

Prang's Easter cards. approximately 1886

Artists: Fausel, D. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002029

Prang's Valentines. 1884

Artists: Hatfield (Artist) Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002030

[Bunch of lilies] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Allen, Grace Barton Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002031

[Proof sheet of four flower images] 1888

Artists: Borsigian, B. H. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002032

[Rhododendron] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Brown, Matilda Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002033

[White roses on single stem] approximately 1890-1911

Artists: Longpré, Paul de, 1855-1911 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002034

Yellow and red chrysanthemums. ©1884

Artists: Fisher, Ellen T. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002035

[Proof sheet of two pink and white flower prints] 1884

Artists: Fisher, Ellen T. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002036

[Wild roses and morning glories] 1887

Artists: Nowell, Annie C. (Annie Cornelia), 1842-1935 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002037

[Water lilies and basket] after 1882

Artists: Parker, Elizabeth F. (Elizabeth Frothingham), 1850- Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002038

[Red roses in glass pitcher] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002039

[Yellow flowers in and in front of cream vase] 1885

Artists: Sandorff, G. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002040

"Fleur de lis." between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002041

209. Carnation pinks. (September) 2. between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002042

[Proof sheet of five flower prints] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002043

[Proof sheet of five flower prints] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002044

[Proof sheet of calling cards with white flowers] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002045

[Purple and white flowers on branch] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002046

[Union soldiers on bank, coats and hats hanging below] 1872

Artists: Scott, Julian, 1846-1901 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002047

[The last tribute of love] ©1875

Artists: Anderson, Sophie, 1823-1903 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002048

[Proof sheet of two prints of girls with flowers] 1889

Artists: Brownscombe, Jennie Augusta, 1850-1936 ; Edmonds, S. C. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002049

[Family life in Pompeii] 1868

Artists: Coomans, J. (Joseph), 1816-1890 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002050

[Proof sheet of five images with cherub children] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Edmonds, S. C. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002051

[Hortensia] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Rigby, Burnham Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002052

The prize babies’ walking match. ©1889

Artists: Waugh, Ida, -1919 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002053

[The maiden's prayer] 1869

Artists: Brown, John George, 1831-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002054

[Proof sheet of four prints showing children] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002055

Water color studies. ©1887

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002056

The road to the village. ; Fishermen's houses, Cape Cod. ©1889

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002057

The road to the wharf. ; The old farm by the creek. approximately 1895

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002058

[Proof sheet of three view prints by Louis Harlow] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002059

Coming of autumn. ; Summer by the sea. ; [Pleasant homes] approximately 1890

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002060

[Coming of autumn.] ; [Summer by the sea.] ; [Pleasant homes] approximately 1890

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002061

In Vineyard Haven. ; A New England wharf. ; Chelsea from Winthrop. approximately 1890

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002062

Thatcher Island lights. ; Snow bound. ; A river path. approximately 1890

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002063

Cambridge on the Charles. ; Charleston on the Charles. ; Whittier birthplace, Haverhill, Mass. ; A bridge, Newton Lower Falls. 1893

Artists: Metz, Aug. C. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002064

[View of meadow with house in background] 1886

Artists: Ochtman, Leonard Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002065

[Hunter and fence] approximately 1894

Artists: Palmer, Walter Launt, 1854-1932 ; Bleischwitz, J. (Joseph) Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002066

Approaching storm. ; Old boat landing. 1885 ; 1889

Artists: Robinson, Will S., 1861-1945 ; Bleischwitz, J. (Joseph) Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002067

[Proof sheet of two view prints by W. S. Robinson] 1890

Artists: Robinson, Will S., 1861-1945 ; Wagner, E. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002068

[Owl] ©1895

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002069

[Venus de Milo] approximately 1879

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002070

Examples for crayon drawing. : Venus of Milo. ©1879

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002071

Indian corn and apples. 1888 ; ©1889 ; ©1890

Artists: Nowell, Annie C. (Annie Cornelia), 1842-1935 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002072

[Study of grapes] ©1889 ; ©1890

Artists: Nowell, Annie C. (Annie Cornelia), 1842-1935 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002073

[Proof sheet of six images with flowers, girl, thread, and pins] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002074

The Californian calendar for 1900. approximately 1900

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002075

[October beauty] ; [Lilian B. Bird] ; [Peter the Great : John Thorpe] ; [Ceres] approximately 1890

Artists: Callowhill, James ; Callowhill, Sidney Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002076

[Proof sheet of roses printed on satin] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002077

L. Prang & Co's holiday publications. approximately 1890-1896

Artists: Rhead, Louis, 1857-1926 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002078

Prang's Easter publications. approximately 1895

Artists: Rhead, Louis, 1857-1926 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002079

[Three Spanish galleons at sea] ©1893

Artists: Tyler, James G. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002080

[Night seascape] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Tyler, James G. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002081

[Study of an old man] ©1889

Artists: Fortuny, Mariano, 1838-1874 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002082

Gen. Lafayette. ©1899

Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
priJLC_PRG_002083

"The love token." 1873

Artists: Meyer, Johann Georg, 1813-1886 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002084

[Proof sheet with four images of children] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002085

[The Lord's prayer] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002086

[View of sunset over marsh and trees] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Rigolot, A. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002087

Banks of the Armangon. ©1911

Artists: Jourdain, Henri, 1864-1931 Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
priJLC_PRG_002089

[Dutch harbor] ©1904

Artists: Wagner, K. (Karl), 1839-1923 Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
priJLC_PRG_002090

Columbus at the court of Barcelona. ©1893

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Prang Educational Company
priJLC_PRG_002091

The death of Columbus. ©1893

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Prang Educational Company
priJLC_PRG_002093

[Proof sheet of four scenes of birds on water] approximately 1876-1899

Artists: Bridges, Fidelia, 1834-1923 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002094

[Sample book page of Centennial-themed cards] ©1875

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002095

[Plate of various cuts of precious gems] ©1890

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: Scientific Pub. Co. (New York, N.Y.)
priJLC_PRG_002096

[Proof sheet of four Christmas cards with flowers] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002097

[Proof sheet of two prints of lilies in circles] ©1891

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002098

[Tokio : Laciniatum] ; [Cullingfordii] approximately 1890

Artists: Callowhill, Sidney Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002099

[Original watercolor of pink flowers and purple design] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Chamberlin, Grace M.
priJLC_PRG_002100

Roses & clematis. 1897

Artists: Longpré, Paul de, 1855-1911 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: C.C. Corbett & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002101

[Proof sheet of three purple flower prints] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Fisher, Ellen T. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002102

[Japan lily] ©1886

Artists: Fisher, Ellen T. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002103

[Poppies] approximately 1885

Artists: Fisher, Ellen T. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002104

[Proof of roses lined up next to each other] 1891

Artists: Meyer, A. C. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002105

[Proof of pink flowers in a pitcher] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Nowell, Annie C. (Annie Cornelia), 1842-1935 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002106

[Proof sheet of pink and white flower arrangements] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Nowell, Annie C. (Annie Cornelia), 1842-1935 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002107

[Wild azaleas] ; [Wild roses no. 3] 1889

Artists: Nowell, Annie C. (Annie Cornelia), 1842-1935 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002108

[Proof sheet of white and yellow flowers in vases] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Nowell, Annie C. (Annie Cornelia), 1842-1935 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002109

Sumac. 1896

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002110

Autumn ferns. ©1887

Artists: Fisher, Ellen T. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002111

[Proof sheet of 4 flower images with bees or butterflies on satin] 1884

Artists: Rebholtz, WIlliam Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002112

[Proof sheet for 4 images of flowers, birds nest or fruit] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Ryan, C. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002114

[Purple flowers on table and in ceramic vase] 1894-1895

Artists: Stumm, Maud ; Sturn, Robt. Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
priJLC_PRG_002115

[Pink and white flowers in glass bowl] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Stumm, Maud Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
priJLC_PRG_002116

[Carnations and jug] approximately 1897

Artists: Stumm, Maud Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
priJLC_PRG_002117

[Apple blossoms] ©1886

Artists: Welch, Thaddeus, 1844-1919 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002118

Lily and its parts. ©1872

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002119

Pink and its parts. approximately 1872

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002120

Rose and its parts. ©1872

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002121

[Proof sheet for Prang's natural history series: poisonous plants, I and poisonous plants, II.] approximately 1872

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002122

[Proof sheet for Prang's natural history series: shapes of leaves, I and shapes of leaves, II.] approximately 1872

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002123

[Proof sheet for Prang's natural history series: pink family and lily family.] approximately 1872

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002124

[Proof sheet for Prang's natural history series: rose family and shapes of flowers.] approximately 1872

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002125

Magnolia grandiflora. ©1887

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002126

[Proof sheet of 3 daffodil images] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002127

[Proof sheet of 4 flower cards with butterflies] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002128

[Yellow, white, and purple flowers on brown background] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002129

[Wild roses] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002130

[White and purple flowers on branch] ©1886

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002131

Carpenter. ©1874

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002132

Shoemaker. ©1874

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002133

Tailor. ©1874

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002134

Blacksmith. ©1874

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002135

Lithographer. ©1874

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002136

Farm yard. ©1874

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002137

Baker. ©1874

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002138

Tinsmith. ©1874

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002139

Printer. ©1874

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002140

"April showers bring forth May flowers." ©1875

Artists: Pilule Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002141

R-S-V-P. ©1875

Artists: Pilule Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002142

"Our mutual friend." approximately 1875

Artists: Pilule Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002143

"There's never smoke - without fire." ©1875

Artists: Pilule Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002147

[Two proofs of classical women with cherubs] approximately 1883

Artists: Church, Frederick S. (Frederick Stuart), 1842-1924 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002150

[Red, red rose] ; [Dream roses] ©1897

Artists: Hills, Laura Coombs, 1859-1952 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002151

[Proof of woman polo player full-length portrait] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002152

[Proof sheet of two monks, gray color] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Nowak, E., 1851-1919 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002153

[Proof sheet of two monks, red color] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Nowak, E., 1851-1919 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002154

[Proof of woman with violets, purple and white violet bouquet] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002155

Celestine. ; Estella. approximately 1890-1895

Artists: Rigby, Burnham Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002157

Housecleaning. between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002158

Rosemary and lavender. between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002159

“Commend a wedded life but keep thyself a bachelor.” ©1904

Printers: Taber Prang Art Co. Publishers: Taber Prang Art Co.
priJLC_PRG_002160

[Greek gods and goddesses frolicking together] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002161

[Man driving team of horses, another sitting in cart] between 1860 and 1897

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002162

[The artist] ; [The gourmand] approximately 1890

Artists: Moser, James Henry, 1854-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002163

[Boats on seashore] 1891

Artists: Bartholomew, William N. (William Newton), 1822-1898 ; Meyer, A. C. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002164

[A windmill. Long Island.] ©1889

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002165

Coming of autumn. ©1890

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002166

Iffley Mill. ; Twickenham. approximately 1896

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002167

River barges. ; London Bridge. approximately 1895

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002168

A glimpse of Oxford. ; The Thames at Henley. approximately 1895

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002169

September. ; August. 1886

Artists: Murphy, John Francis, 1853-1921 ; Harring, H. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002170

December. ; January. approximately 1883-1886

Artists: Murphy, John Francis, 1853-1921 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002171

February. ; March. 1883

Artists: Murphy, John Francis, 1853-1921 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002172

On New England’s shore. between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Parsons, A. Wilde Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002173

#4 Sunset in New England. 1885 ; ©1886

Artists: Turner, Ross, 1847-1915 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002174

[Boats at sunset] 1885 ; ©1886

Artists: Turner, Ross, 1847-1915 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002175

[Basket of raspberries] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Granbery, V. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002176

"Belle Lyonnaise roses." ©1892

Artists: Longpré, Paul de, 1855-1911 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002177

[Lilacs] ©1892

Artists: Longpré, Paul de, 1855-1911 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002178

[Proof of pink water lilies] approximately 1891

Artists: Field, L. B. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002179

Hemlock, golden-rod, ox-eye daisies and grasses. ©1886

Artists: Fisher, Ellen T. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002180

He giveth His beloved sleep. ; Some are fallen asleep. approximately 1875

Artists: Marecek, Frank J. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002181

[Proof sheet of white and yellow roses] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Nowell, Annie C. (Annie Cornelia), 1842-1935 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002182

[Proof sheet 4 images of pine cones and nuts] 1884

Artists: Schroeder, Friedrich (Lithographer) Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002183

[Pink flowers lying on side] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Wells, Newton A. (Newton Alonzo), 1852-1923 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002184

Johnny-jump-ups. ; Madcap violets. approximately 1894

Artists: Bonsall, M. W. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002185

[Proof of two portraits of women in embellished frames with roses] 1891

Artists: Edmonds, S. C. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002186

[Gardener greeting baby in woman’s arms at park] 1883

Artists: Girardet, Eugene Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002187

La Primavera. approximately 1874

Artists: Moradei, Arturo, 1840-1901 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002188

Citizen. approximately 1874

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002189

Evening Cape Ann. ; Old houses, vineyard Haven. ; Morning Martha's Vineyard. 1888

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 ; Prymatchenko, P. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002190

Twilight glow. ; Fast falls the eventide. ; A golden twilight. 1895

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 ; Libourel, M. (Max), -1899 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002191

Home from the shore. approximately 1885-1895

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 ; Fausel, D. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002192

On the Connecticut shore. approximately 1890

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002193

"Gathering sea weed… " approximately 1885-1895

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002194

[Wooded river scene with homes in distance] ©1888

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002195

Entrance arch. ©1898

Artists: Key, John Ross, 1832-1920 Printers: Taber Prang Art Co. Publishers: Bee Publishing Co.
priJLC_PRG_002196

East midway (4th of July). ©1898

Artists: Key, John Ross, 1832-1920 Printers: Taber Prang Art Co. Publishers: Bee Publishing Co.
priJLC_PRG_002197

Evening on the lagoon. ©1898

Artists: Key, John Ross, 1832-1920 Printers: Taber Prang Art Co. Publishers: Bee Publishing Co.
priJLC_PRG_002198

[Government building] approximately 1898

Artists: Key, John Ross, 1832-1920 Printers: Taber Prang Art Co. Publishers: Bee Publishing Co.
priJLC_PRG_002199

[View of Grand Court looking west] approximately 1898

Artists: Key, John Ross, 1832-1920 Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
priJLC_PRG_002200

[Grand Court at night] approximately 1898

Artists: Key, John Ross, 1832-1920 Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
priJLC_PRG_002201

[View of exhibition buildings and gardens] approximately 1898

Artists: Key, John Ross, 1832-1920 Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
priJLC_PRG_002202

[Agricultural building] approximately 1898

Artists: Key, John Ross, 1832-1920 Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
priJLC_PRG_002203

[Grand plaza] approximately 1898

Artists: Key, John Ross, 1832-1920 Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
priJLC_PRG_002204

[View of people walking towards various exhibition buildings] approximately 1898

Artists: Key, John Ross, 1832-1920 Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
priJLC_PRG_002205

[View of crowds amidst exhibition buildings and exhibits] approximately 1898

Artists: Key, John Ross, 1832-1920 Printers: Taber Prang Art Co.
priJLC_PRG_002206

[Indian Congress] approximately 1898

priJLC_PRG_002207

October. ; November. 1886

Artists: Murphy, John Francis, 1853-1921 ; Harring, H. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002208

North Conway Mea[dows] 1870

Artists: Champney, Benjamin, 1817-1907 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002209

The Wayside Inn. 1870

Artists: Hill, Thomas, 1829-1908 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002210

Vases. approximately 1889-1897

priJLC_PRG_002211

Prospectus. Illustrations of the history of art. ©1878 ; 1879

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002212

L. Prang & Co.’s birthday and general congratulation cards and wedding congratulations. Fall season, 1884. 1884

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002213

L. Prang & Co.’s holiday publications... season 1889-90. 1889

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002214

Illustrated price-list of Prang’s water colors, for children and for schools. 1892

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002239

[Red roses in glass bowl] between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Klein, Catharina, 1861-1929 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002256

Sketch of Pensacola Navy Yard and Fort Pickens. From U.S. coast surveys. approximately 1860-1862

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002286

Harvest. North Conway, White Mountains. ©1869

Artists: Stone, Benjamin Bellows Grant, 1829-1906 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002287

Spring-time. ©1869

Artists: Wyngaerdt, A. J. van (Anthonie Jacobus), 1808-1887 ; Harring, H. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002288

Spring-time. ©1869

Artists: Wyngaerdt, A. J. van (Anthonie Jacobus), 1808-1887 ; Harring, H. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002289

Quails. 1866 ; ©1867

Artists: Tait, Arthur Fitzwilliam, 1819-1905 ; Harring, H. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002290

California views. No. 11. Yosemite valley, looking west. 1873 ; ©1875

Artists: Key, John Ross, 1832-1920 ; Harring, H. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002291

California views. No. 4. Lake Tahoe, looking southwest. 1872 ; ©1873

Artists: Key, John Ross, 1832-1920 ; Harring, H. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002292

Scene near Farmington, Ct. Autumn. ©1870

Artists: Hart, James McDougal, 1828-1901 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002293

Early autumn on Esopus Creek, Kingston, N.Y. ©1871

Artists: Bricher, Alfred Thompson, 1837-1908 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002294

Kid's playground. 1866

Artists: Bruith, A. ; Harring, W. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002295

Correggio's Magdelena. ©1867

Artists: Correggio, 1489?-1534 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002296

Summer. ©1869

Artists: Bricher, Alfred Thompson, 1837-1908 ; Armstrong, C. (Lithographer) Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002297

Summer. ©1869

Artists: Bricher, Alfred Thompson, 1837-1908 ; Armstrong, C. (Lithographer) Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002298

Cherries and basket. ©1867

Artists: Granbery, V. ; Babcock, L. A. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002299

Cherries and basket. ©1867

Artists: Granbery, V. ; Babcock, L. A. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002300

Easter morning. 1866

Artists: Hart, Mary Theresa ; Collier, J. Howard Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002301

[Pastoral scene] ©1870

Artists: Hart, James McDougal, 1828-1901 ; Harring, W. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002302

[Romantic river scene] 1873 ; ©1874

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002303

[Reminiscences of an old man] approximately 1872

Artists: Durand, A. B. (Asher Brown), 1796-1886 ; Harring, W. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002304

California views. No. 9. Big trees, Calaveras Grove. ©1873

Artists: Key, John Ross, 1832-1920 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002305

A companion to the barefoot boy. Wild fruit. ©1869

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002306

Whittier's barefoot boy. ©1868

Artists: Johnson, Eastman, 1824-1906 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002307

[Evening glow on the coast of Maine.] approximately 1874

Artists: De Haas, Mauritz Frederik Hendrik, 1832-1895 ; Harring, W. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002308

The glade, Alleghany Mts., Maryland. [©1874]

Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002309

Yo-semite valley. approximately 1868-1870

Artists: Hill, Thomas, 1829-1908 ; Harring, W. Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002310

Sunset. (California scenery.) ©1868

Artists: Bierstadt, Albert, 1830-1902 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_002311

[Oil painting of Louis Prang] before 1910

priJLC_PRG_002608

View of the Stone Fleet which sailed from New Bedford Nov. 16th. 1861. ©1862

Artists: Russell, Benjamin, 1804-1885 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_004243

Prang's chromos album cards in oil colors book marks &c. approximately 1863-1868

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_004396

Old missions of California by Louis K. Harlow. ©1896

Artists: Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co. Publishers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_004397

L. Prang & Co's holiday publications. ©1896

Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_004398

Set of 12 vases &c. Primary M.D.H. Jan. 10, 1898. 1898

priJLC_PRG_004399

1st grammar set 6 vases &c. M.D.H. Jan. 10, 1898. 1898

priJLC_PRG_004400

2nd grammar set 6 vases &c. M.D.H. Jan. 10, 1898. 1898

priJLC_PRG_004401

[Watercolor sketches of 12 ceramic vessels on cards] approximately 1898

priJLC_PRG_004430

Prang's war pictures. [portfolio case] approximately 1886-1888

priJLC_PRG_004431

Basket of raspberries. between 1860 and 1897

Artists: Granbery, V. Printers: L. Prang & Co.
priJLC_PRG_004432

Queen of the woods. approximately 1870

Artists: Brown, John George, 1831-1913 Printers: L. Prang & Co.
 

Subseries C. Hardbound volumes approximately 1860-1918

Physical Description: 40 items

Arrangement

Items are arranged numerically by call number, and are described in the following format:
  • Author. Title. (Publishing location: Publisher, Year)
These volumes also have individual records in the Huntington Online Catalog. A link to the record for each item is included.
645691

Cooke, Rose Terry, 1827-1892. The old garden / by Rose Terry Cooke ; (from Grandma's garden" arranged by Kate Sanborn) ; illustrated by Harriet D. Andrews and Mary K. Talcott."

([Boston, Mass.] : L. Prang & Co., copyright 1888)
645692

L. Prang & Co. The Prang souvenir of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the House of L. Prang and Company, held at Turn Hall, Boston, Dec. 25, 1881. / Issued by the Committee.

(Boston: : Alfred Mudge & Son, Printers, 34 School Street., 1882)
645693

Bailey, Alice Ward, 1857- Flower fancies / by Alice Ward Bailey ; illustrated by Lucy J. Bailey, Eleanor Ecob Morse, Olive E. Whitney, Ellen T. Fisher, Fidelia Bridges, C. Ryan and F. Schuyler Mathews.

([Boston] : L. Prang & Co., copyright 1889)
645694

The golden flower, chrysanthemum : verses / by Edith M. Thomas, Richard Henry Stoddard, Alice Ward Bailey, Celia Thaxter, Kate Upson Clark, Louis Carroll, Margaret Deland, Robert Browning & Oliver Wendell Homles ; collected, arranged and embellished with original designs by F. Schuyler Mathews ; illustrated with reproductions of studies from nature in water color by James & Sidney Callowhill, Alois Lunzer and F.S.M.

([Boston, U.S.A.] : Lithographed and printed by L. Prang & Co., Publishers, [copyright 1890])
645695

Crane, Walter, 1845-1915. Columbia's courtship : a picture history of the United States in twelve emblematic designs in color with accompanying verses / by Walter Crane.

(Boston, U.S.A. : L. Prang & Co., copyright 1892)
645696

Crane, Walter, 1845-1915. Columbia's courtship : a picture history of the United States in twelve emblematic designs in color with accompanying verses / by Walter Crane.

(Boston, U.S.A. : L. Prang & Co., copyright 1893)
645697

Mushrooms of America, : edible and poisonous. / Edited by Julius A. Palmer, Jr.

([Boston] : Published by L. Prang & Co., Boston, [copyright, 1885])
645698

Mushrooms of America, : edible and poisonous. / Edited by Julius A. Palmer, Jr.

([Boston] : Published by L. Prang & Co., Boston, [copyright, 1885])
645699

Old stories in new attire / costume pictures by Mrs. Rose Mueller Sprague.

([Boston] : L. Prang & Co., copyright 1888)
645700

Calkins, Norman A. (Norman Allison), 1822-1895. Prang's natural history series for children / By Norman Calkins, superintendent of primary schools, New York City, and Mrs. A.M. Diaz, author of the William Henry letters.""

(Boston: : L. Prang and Company, 1878, [copyright 1877])
645701

Clark, John Spencer, 1835-1920. Teacher's manual. part IV. for the Prang complete course in form-study and drawing, books VII and VIII. / By John S. Clark, Mary Dana Hicks, Walter S. Perry.

([Boston ; New York ; Chicago] : The Prang Educational Company, [copyright, 1895])
645702

Froehlich, Hugo B., 1862-1925. Text books of art education / by Hugo B. Froehlich, formerly instructor in Pratt Institute. Brooklyn, N.Y. and Bonnie E. Snow, formerly supervisor of drawing in the public schools of Minneapolis, Minn.

([New York ; Boston ; Chicago] : The Prang Educational Company, [copyright 1904-1905])
645703

Prang, Louis, 1824-1909. Color instruction : suggestions for a course of instruction in color for public schools / by Louis Prang, Mary Dana Hicks, John S. Clark.

([Boston ; New York ; Chicago] : The Prang Educational Company, [1893])
645704

Hicks, Mary Dana, 1836-1927. The use of models : a teacher's assistant in the use of the Prang models for form study and drawing in primary schools.

(Boston : The Prang Educational Company, [copyright 1887])
645705

Harlow, Louis K. (Louis Kinney), 1850-1913. The home of Shakespeare / after water color sketches by Louis K. Harlow.

([Boston] : Published by L. Prang & Co., copyright 1888)
645706

Branch, Elizabeth Garrabrant. Illustrated exercises in design / by Elizabeth Garrabrant Branch, recently instructor of art in Newark, New Jersey High School.

([New York ; Chicago ; Boston ; Atlanta ; Dallas] : The Prang Company, [copyright, 1911])
645707

Cheney, Ednah Dow, 1824-1904. Louisa May Alcott, the children's friend. / By Ednah D. Cheney ; illustrated by Lizbeth B. Comins.

(Boston: : L. Prang & Company, [copyright, 1888])
645708

Farrar, F. W. (Frederic William), 1831-1903. Life of Christ. Selections;"Places that Our Lord loved / by Frederic W. Farrar ; illustrated in water color sketches and pen drawings by F. Schuyler Mathews."

(Boston : L. Prang & Co. Publishers, Boston U.S.A., [1891?])
645709

L. Prang & Co. Prang's standard alphabets.

([Boston, U.S.A.] : L. Prang & Co., copyright 1886)
645710

L. Prang & Co. The Prang examples of historic ornament.

([Boston, Mass.] : [L. Prang and Co.], [1860-1897?])
645711

Humphrey, Lizbeth Bullock, 1841- Child life : a souvenir of Lizbeth B. Humphrey / a collection of her most popular designs ; with a biographical sketch by Mary J. Jacques.

([Boston, U.S.A.] : L. Prang & Co., copyright 1890)
645712

Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889. Animate creation.;"Our living world : an artistic edition of the Rev. J.G. Wood's Natural history of animate creation. / Revised and adapted to American zoology, by Joseph B. Holder, M.D., fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences; member of the Society of Naturalists, E.U.S.; member of the American Ornithologists' Union; Curator of Vertebrate Zoology, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, New York ; fully illustrated with scientific accuracy."

(New York: : Selmar Hess., [copyright, 1885])
645713

Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889. Animate creation; : popular edition of Our Living World," a natural history / by the Rev. J.G. Wood ; revised and adapted to American zoology by Joseph B. Holder, M.D., fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences; member of the Society of Naturalists, E.U.S.; member of the American Ornithologists' Union; Curator of Vertebrate Zoology, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, New York ; fully illustrated with scientific accuracy."

(New York: : Selmar Hess., [copyright, 1885])
645714

Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889. Animate creation; : popular edition of Our Living World," a natural history / by the Rev. J.G. Wood ; revised and adapted to American zoology, by Joseph B. Holder, M.D., fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences; member of the Society of Naturalists, E.U.S.; member of the American Ornithologists' Union; Curator of Vertebrate Zoology, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, New York."

(New York: : Selmar Hess., [copyright, 13th of October, 1898])
645715

Falke, Jacob von, 1825-1897. Kunste im Hause. English;"Art in the house. : Historical, critical, and aesthetical studies on the decoration and furnishing of the dwelling. / By Jakob von Falke, vice-director of the Austrian Museum of Art and Industry at Vienna."

(Boston: : L. Prang and Company, 1879., [copyright, 1878])
645716

L. Prang & Co. Prang's prize babies. : How this picture is made. : An outline of the process of chromolithography in general, illustrated by progressive proofs of The prize babies," a picture which, for its sentiment and its artistic merit, has been most favorably received in America and in Europe."

([Boston] : Published by L. Prang & Co., Fine Art Publishers, Boston, Mass., [1888?])
645717

Gems of art : American and foreign.

645718

Walters, W. T. (William Thompson), 1819-1894. Oriental ceramic art / illustrated by examples from the collection of W.T. Walters, with one hundred and sixteen plates in colors and over four hundred reproductions in black and white ; text and notes by S.W. Bushell.

(New York : D. Appleton and Company, 1897)
645719

Snow, Bonnie E., -1925. The theory and practice of color / by Bonnie E. Snow [and] Hugo B. Froehlich.

([New York ; Chicago] : The Prang Company, [copyright, 1918])
645720

Dudley, Dean, 1823-1906, editor. Officers of our Union Army and Navy. : Their lives, their portraits. Vol. 1.

([Boston, Mass. ; Washington, D,C.] : L. Prang & Co. Publishers, 34 Merchants Row, Boston, Mass. ; 520 West Seventh St., Washington, D.C., 1862)
 

Series II. Manuscripts, business records, and photographs approximately 1861-1911

Physical Description: approximately 160 items

Scope and Content

This series contains approximately 160 items related to Louis Prang's personal and business dealings. Letters, receipts, business records, letters patent certificates, memo and stock books, and a small number of photographs are included. Notable items include a certificate from a German association in Boston, Massachusetts, expressing their mourning over the death of lithographer Louis Prang (priJLC_PRG_002326), an L. Prang & Co. stock book full of handwritten notes and lists (Box 5, with photocopy of contents), a June 15, 1870, letter to Louis Prang from artist Albert Bierstadt praising the reproduction of his painting Sunset, and a series of letters from 1896-1898 in which Louis Prang writes to Max Levy regarding screen printing (Binder 10).

Arrangement

Items smaller than 8 x 10 inches are housed in binders.
Items that are between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size are sleeved and arranged chronologically in 2 boxes
Items larger than 11 x 14 inches are arranged numerically by call number and described in the following format:
  • Title. Date
  • Artist(s) (when known). Printer(s). Publisher(s).
Binder  10

Manuscripts and photographs: 1861-1911, by date (8 x 10 inches or smaller in size)

Physical Description: approximately 120 items
Box  8

Manuscripts: 1866-1907, by date (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: approximately 20 items
Box  5

Memo & stock books: 1861-1903, by date (between 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches in size)

Physical Description: 5 items
priJLC_PRG_002312

Photograph: [Louis Prang seated in high-backed chair] before 1909

Printers: J.E. Purdy & Co. (Boston, Mass.)
priJLC_PRG_002313

Photograph: [Head and shoulders portrait of Louis Prang] before 1909

priJLC_PRG_002314

Photograph: Mrs. Prang before 1892

priJLC_PRG_002315

Photograph: [Group portrait of Prang surrounded by 10 men] before 1909

priJLC_PRG_002316

Photograph: [L. Prang & Co. employees, 1881] 1881

priJLC_PRG_002317

Certificate: Be it known that Louis Prang, lithographer... 1884

Artists: Penniman, John Ritto, 1782 or 1783-1841 Printers: Annin & Smith
priJLC_PRG_002318

Certificate: The United States of America : to all to whom these letters patent shall come... 1870

Printers: National Bank Note Company
priJLC_PRG_002319

Certificate: Louis Prang. Library shears. approximately 1870

priJLC_PRG_002320

Certificate: United States patent office. Louis Prang, of Boston, Massachusetts. Letters patent no. 104,996, dated July 5, 1870. 1870

priJLC_PRG_002321

Certificate: Whereas, I, George P. Helfrish of Boston in the state of Massachusetts... 1881

priJLC_PRG_002324

Certificate: Whereas, Levi Newcomb of Boston, Suffolk County, ... 1888

priJLC_PRG_002325

Certificate: The United States of America : to all to whom these letters patent shall come... 1866

Artists: Dougal, William H., 1822-1895 ; Von Schmidt, A. A.
priJLC_PRG_002326

Certificate: In dem im hohen Alter von 85 Jahren in Los Angeles verstorbenen aus Breslau gebürtigen Louis Prang... 1909

priJLC_PRG_004360

Certificate: Louis Prang. Library shears. 1870