John McLoughlin, New York

John Mcloughlin (1827-1905) worked as a teenager in the engraving, printing and publishing firm of Elton & Co. The latter firm was established by Robert H. Elton and John McLoughlin, Sr. This company was active between 1840 and 1854.

John McLoughlin published toy books on his own imprint. These books came from works previously published by Elton & Co. as well as the printing blocks which McLoughlin acquired from Edward Dunigan's namesake company.

John's younger brother, Edmund, became a partner in 1855 but the name of the company was not changed to McLoughlin Brothers until 1858.

Dating the John McLoughlin books can be a bit easier if the dates of the firm's addresses are known. In addition Vincent Dill did much of the electrotyping and its address is frequently on the front cover. These addresses are also below.

John McLoughlin 1851-1858
1851 18 Division Street
1852-1853 3 Tryon Row
1854-1858 24 Beekman Street

Vincent Dill
1850-1851 21 & 23 Ann Street
1851-1852 21 Ann Street
1852-1856 29 Beekman
1856-1857 29 & 31 Beekman
1857-1859 29 Beekman

John McLoughlin published several series prior to it morphing into the McLoughlin Bros. Most of these series had previously been published by either Elton & Co. or Edward Dunigan.