How to Feed Children: A Manual for Mothers, Nurses and Physicians

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How to Feed Children: A Manual for Mothers, Nurses and Physicians

1896

Joseph J. Gould Jr. (American, 1869–1948) Published by J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia

The first edition of Louise E. Hogan's book How to Feed Children: A Manual for Mothers, Nurses, and Physicians appeared in 1896; it proved immensely popular, printed in more than ten editions over the next few decades. Its chapters discussed laxative foods, summer diets, broths and soups, fat in food, traveling outfits, and related themes. The publisher, Lippincott, advertised the first edition with this red and white poster.

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Object Details

Titles:

How to Feed Children: A Manual for Mothers, Nurses and Physicians

Date:

1896

Artists:

Joseph J. Gould Jr. (American, 1869–1948) Published by J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia

Medium:

Color lithograph (poster)

Dimensions:

Image: 15 3/8 x 10 inches (39.1 x 25.4 cm) Sheet: 16 1/4 x 11 inches (41.3 x 27.9 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

Gift of Theodore T. Newbold, 1974

Accession Number:

1974-219-124

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