Illustrated Composition Book for Children c.1890

United States, 1890. Poor. Worn, lacking covers and first leaf (p.1-2).. An endearing composition book for children, this example completed on every page by a child in ink manuscript. Each page has a different prompt for the child in the form of a black and white image and either a description, a question, or other prompt. Below the child writes their response or summary. An example of the prompts: an image of a working mill with questions ("Where does the water come from? How does turning a wheel help to do work?"). Note how Victorian gender roles are taught here. Page 7 depicts a little girl sweeping the front step of a house. The answer to the prompt begins, "In this picture there is a little girl sweeping which she does to help her mother...". Single vol. (8.25" by 5.25"), pp. 3-18, illus., lacking original covers and first leaf (p.1-2).