LOUIS J. RHEAD (1858-1926) AND FERDINAND SCHUYLER MATHEWS (1854-1938) [POSTER CALENDAR.] 11 individual months and cover. 1896.
11 1/2x17 inches, 29 1/4x43 1/4 cm. L. Prang & Co., Boston.
Condition varies, generally B: chipping, flaking, tears and discoloration. Sheets loose; missing October. Paper.
A rare calendar whose cover is "a charming piece of work by Louis J. Rhead," in which "the designs for the twelve moths are . . . attractive, pictorial figure subjects of modern daily life in flat tints, gracefully drawn , expressive in character, and bright and harmonious in color" (Illustrated Family Newspaper, December 26, 1895, p. 1075).