The Louis Prang and Company collection of 19th century American art [chromolithographs].

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The Louis Prang and Company collection of 19th century American art [chromolithographs].

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Consists of an estimated 15,000 chromolithographs, including reproductions based on paintings by nineteenth century American artists and sample books of greeting cards.

ca. 15,000 items

Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square

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SNAC Resource ID: 7915329

Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square

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Louis Prang & Company Collection (Boston Public Library)

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Prang, Louis, 1824-1909

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Louis Prang was born in Germany where took an active part in the Revolution of 1848. After emigrating to the U.S. Prang served as a mapper during the Civil War and transferred these skill to the business of printingg and lithography. Prang became an innovator in the printing and packaging of greeting cards, and also became interested in art education. From the description of Papers, 1871-1971. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122477111 Louis Prang (1824-190...

Louis Prang and Company.

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