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Object number
57.7
Title
The Daisy: Or, Cautionary Stories in Verse.
Creator
Turner, Elizabeth, Mrs.
Date
1899 – 1900
Description
A children's book entitled "The Daisy: Or, Cautionary Stories in Verse", written by Mrs. Elizabeth Turner. Book was originally printed by J. Harris and Crosby and Co., London, 1807; this particular copy is a reprint by The Leadenhall Press, Ltd., London, 1899-1900. Handwritten incription on first page reads: "Helen E. Barker/From Eleanor/Easter 1908". Book includes thirty-two stories with accompanying illustrations; themes include didactic and moral messages related to safe behavior, the value of charity, obeying one's parents, and politeness.
Credit Line
Gift of Estate of Eleanor M. Barker
Related People & Organizations
Barker, Eleanor (associated)
Barker, Helen E. (associated)