Series III. Edward P. Cogger, engraver

Biographical / Historical

Edward P. Cogger was an illustrator and engraver who worked for the McLoughlin Brothers, Inc. in the 1850s and presumably until his death in 1902. He resided at 12 Ann Street until 1859 and spent the remainder of his life in New Jersey. Cogger's engraving work contributed greatly to McLoughlin Brothers, Inc.'s success post-Civil War. Prominent in this series is Cogger's watercolor renditions of Old Mother Hubbard pages on the back of 4 woodblocks and 1 fragment.

King Donkey

Offsite-Box: 8, Box: 1E (1) (Material Type: Realia)

Scope and Contents

6 woodblocks; 1 is broken.

Queen of Hearts

Offsite-Box: 9, Box: 1E (2) (Material Type: Realia)

Scope and Contents

8 woodblocks.

Dog's Grand Dinner Party

Offsite-Box: 8, Box: 1E (3) (Material Type: Realia)

Scope and Contents

8 woodblocks.

Biographical / Historical

Also engraved by John Karst.

Old Dame Trot and Her Comical Cat

Offsite-Box: 10, Box: 1E (4) (Material Type: Realia)

Scope and Contents

9 woodblocks including title lettering.

Wandering Bunny

Offsite-Box: 8, Box: 1E (5) (Material Type: Realia)

Scope and Contents

9 woodblocks including title lettering.

Rich Mrs. Duck

Offsite-Box: 11, Box: 1E (6) (Material Type: Realia)

Scope and Contents

9 woodblocks including title page and title lettering.

Biographical / Historical

Also engraved by George Wevill; designs by Justin H. Howard.

Spoilt Piggy Wiggy

Offsite-Box: 12, Box: 1F (1) (Material Type: Realia)

Scope and Contents

8 woodblocks including title lettering.

Biographical / Historical

Designs by Justin H. Howard.

Cats' Party

Offsite-Box: 10, Box: 1F (2) (Material Type: Realia)

Scope and Contents

7 woodblocks including title lettering.

Old Mother Hubbard

Box: 1F (3) (Material Type: Realia)

Scope and Contents

4 woodblocks.
Artist's watercolor appears on the back: 4 separate designs and 1 fragment.