American JOHN R. NEILL Book Illustrations, The Adventures of a Brownie antique stained glass and issues four S-scroll arms

and issues four S-scroll arms

lid and handle

Width 7 Depth 5 Height 2

antique 19th century model of a 17th century mortar

rectangular door transom window fashioned with beveled panes set into the solid mahogany frame with mullions

American JOHN R. NEILL Book Illustrations, The Adventures of a Brownie antique stained glass and issues four S-scroll armsDETAILS A set of five framed antique bookplate illustrations and text from the story: Adventures of a Brownie. The children's book follows the life of a friendly elf who lives in a family's cellar. TITLE The Adventures of a Brownie EDITION First edition. Originally published: 1908 PUBLISHER The Reilly & Lee Company (Chicago, Illinois) FRAMING Matted and framed vertically under glass. Original frame. PLACE OF ORIGIN United States MAKER Artist: John Rea