The three catalogs each depict approximately 50 groups of statuary made by John Rogers of New York City. Each statue group is depicted in a wood-cut and is accompanied by the sculpture's dimensions, weight, and price. A short description of the scene depicted in the statue is also included. Instructions for cleaning and repairing items are printed in each catalog along with ordering and shipping policies. Most groups weighed between 80-350 pounds and ranged from 17-49 inches in height. The majority were made of plaster, but outdoor sculptures were constructed with an iron frame. Prices in 1878 ranged from $10-$50, the average price being $15. Themes represented include such scenes from everyday life as school, the doctor's office, the theater, the photographer, and the traveling magician. Civil War motifs such as "The Wounded Scout," "The Home Guard," "Union Refugees," and "The Council of War" are also portrayed, along with well-known scenes from such literary classics as "Rip Van Winkle," "As You Like It," and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." As well, the collection includes 12 ads cut from contemporary magazines, such as Scribners and Century. The images are the same as in the catalogs, but rather than descriptions, the ads include shipping information. If intended for wedding presents, the staues could be shipped directly to the couple, rather than to the purchaser. Rounding out the collection are 7 carte de visite photos of statues, 5 of which are mounted. Four of the 5 mounted photos were publsihed by J. H. Williams, Jr., but no information is given about how to order the statues. The other mounted photo was published by John Rogers himself.
