Subject: Mothers and daughters

This is the first American edition of Grace Aguilar's novel, *Home Influence; A Tale for Mothers and Daughters*. The book includes a preface explaining its general applicability and encouraging Christian readers to allow their children to read it. The book's description notes that Aguilar died at age 31 and that most of her works were published posthumously.

First American edition of "Home Influence; A Tale for Mothers and Daughters." The book includes a preface explaining its general applicability and encouraging Christian readers. The author died at age 31, with most of her works published posthumously. Published circa 1850.

Trade card depicting a mother and daughter dressed in blue and pink sitting on a bench. The card features the address 1003 Broadway and is circa 1885. The card is part of a larger collection of trade cards and other materials. This specific item is located in Arc.MS.56, Volume 37, Page 14.