McLoughlin Brothers was New York City's leading publisher of children's books and games during the 19th century. The firm produced a great variety of story books, with colorful and striking illustrations, meant both to educate and entertain the city's children. Once Upon a Time: McLoughlin Children's Books from the Liman Collection features over 50 of these beautiful Victorian-era books from the extraordinary collection of Ellen and Arthur Liman--including fairy tales, fables, nursery rhymes, and alphabet books.

Once Upon a Time: McLoughlin Children's Books from the Liman Collection is presented through the generous support of W. Cody Wilson.

Featured image: Great Big ABC, 1870-1880. Courtesy of the Collection of Ellen and Arthur Liman.