Moon Children

Moon Children
by Laura Dayton Fessenden
Adopted for Conservation by
Linda Stein
In honor of her grandchildren, Evangeline and Colin Routh
on June 25, 2019
Moon children

Moon children

By Laura Dayton Fessenden. Chicago: Jamieson-Higgins Co. Publishers, c1902.

This fanciful work by a popular author of children’s stories, histories, and genealogy is a “Mother Goose” style rhyme and story which was published in 1902. It depicts children and their families being visited by children from the moon and their adventures together. It is amply illustrated, but in need of extensive preservation treatment. It is part of the National Air & Space Museum Library's collection of fiction works that focus on fantasies about life on other worlds.

Condition and Treatment: 

Early-20th century children's book. Cover damaged with areas of loss to both front and back boards. Evidence of mold on first few pages. First text page detached.  Conservators will repair covers using toned Japanese paper, reattach front page, and remediate mold.

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Adoption Type: Preserve for the Future