The Winterthur Library

 The Joseph Downs Collection of Manuscripts and Printed Ephemera

Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum

5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, Delaware  19735

Telephone: 302-888-4600 or 800-448-3883

 

 

OVERVIEW OF THE COLLECTION

           

Title:               Reward of merit cards

Dates:             ca. 1800-1899

Call No.:         Col. 228

Acc. No.:        [various]

Quantity:        ca. 145 items

Location:        34 B 2

 

 

SCOPE AND CONTENT

 

This artificial and still open collection consists of printed cards given by school teachers to students for excellence in studies, good behavior, and attendance.  The earliest examples are small postage size woodcuts, often with a Bible verse.  By 1850, the cards became larger and more ornate with color added to the designs of fruit, flowers, and studious children.  Most carried a moral or message such as "Diligence is the best guarantee of success."  By the 1870s, mass produced color lithographs were most frequently used as rewards of merit.  The larger brightly colored cards often showed children at play or ornate floral designs.  The moral or religious message all but disappeared from these late cards.  The use of reward of merit cards declined after 1900.

 

ORGANIZATION

 

The physical arrangement is in accession number order.

  

LANGUAGE OF MATERIALS

 

The materials are in English.

 

RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS

 

Collection is open to the public.  Copyright restrictions may apply.

           

PROVENANCE

 

Gifts and purchases from various sources.    

 

RELATED MATERIALS

 

Additional reward of merit cards in the Mendsen Collection of Victorian scraps, albums, and cards at this repository.

 

ACCESS POINTS

 

Topics:            L. Prang & Co.

                        J.H. Bufford & Co.

                        Awards.

                        Engraving - Specimens.

                        Chromolithography.

                        Children - Pictorial works.

                        Flowers - Pictorial works.

                        Fruit - Pictorial works.

                        Costume - History - 19th century.

                        Education - United States - 19th century.

                        United States - Social life and customs - History - 19th century.

                        Cards.

 

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COLLECTION

 

REWARDS

CALL NUMBER

ACCESSION NUMBER

SENT TO

FROM

DATE

TEXT

ENGRAVER

DESCRIPTION

Collection 228

04x036.1

Lucy E. Geer

Alexander H. Lester

This testimony of approbation is presented to Miss Lucy E. Gere for her correct deportment and diligent attention to study.

illustration of seated man with hand out to girl

Collection 228

04x036.2

Lucy E. Gere

Alexander H. Lester

This testimony of approbation is presented to Miss Lucy E. Gere for her correct deportment and diligent attention to study.

ilustration of seated boy reading book by window

Collection 228

04x036.3

Lucy E. Gere

Alexander H. Lester

Reward of Merit fifty cents The Bearer Miss Lucy E. Gere for her diligence and attention to her studies merits approbation.

illustration of people outside

Collection 228

04x036.4

Lucy E. Geer

Harriet E. Geer

Reward of merit. This certifies that Lucy E. Geer by diligence & attention to her studies merits my approbation.

illustration of woman and child in front of beehives.

Collection 228

04x036.5

Lucy Gere

M. Gere

Reward of merit. This certifies that Lucy E. Gere by diligence & attention to her studies merits my approbation.

H. & E. Phinney, Printers

illustration of two people horseracing

Collection 228

04x036.6

Lucy E. Gere

Lester

Reward of merit. This certifies that Lucy E. Gere by diligence & attention to her studies merits my approbation.

illustration of horse-drawn carriage

Collection 228

04x127.42

Reward The earth is the Lor's, and the fulness thereof: the world, and they that dwell therein: Ps XXIV.I

color illustration of woman and child by globe

Collection 228

04x127.43

Anna Smith

her teacher

Reward of Merit presented to..

color illustration of boy playing violin

Collection 228

05x016

E.E. Smith

S.E.S.

Reward of Merit. This certifies that The Bearer receives this as the reward of good behavior and diligent attention to study in school.

illustration of man, woman, and children; some reading book

Collection 228

06x112.3

Freddie Murray

H. James Little

1895-1896

Popular education the power that moves the world..

Harry G. Phillips

illustration of globe emitting rays, stack of books and quill pen, small photo on front; list of pupils and directors of the Glade Run School on reverse.

Collection 228

07x043

Blance Brown

Miss Nettie

Reward of Merit, presented to..

color illustration of girl with flowers in her apron

Collection 228

08x150.5

Alice Hall

Sarah Lewis

1835

Reward of Merit. This certifies that Miss Alice Hall by diligence & attention to her studies merits my approbation.

E. Huntington, Engraver, Hartford, CT

illustration of sailing ships

Collection 228

08x150.6

Alice Hall

Sarah Hatch

Insignia of Merit. This testimonial of approbation is presented to Miss Alice Hall for proficiency in Studies and Deportment.

color illustrations of woman by tree, George Washington, and two profiles

Collection 228

2019x62.3

Mary D[illegible]

E.D. Belden

Reward of Merit. This Certifies That Miss Mary D[illegible] for diligence and attention to studies, and good conduct in school, merits my approbation and esteem.

Geo. P. Daniels; 2 South Street, Providence, Rhode Island

Image of a girl and boy in a garden, with a poem titled "Spring has come"

Collection 228

65x608

reward of merit

Berlin & Jones, NY

open book surrounded by flowers and leaves; colored

Collection 228

65x703.1

Eugenia Griswold

E.Graves

reward of merit

oval portrait of George Washington with cherub and woman; colored

Collection 228

65x703.2

Eugenia Griswold

this certifies that by diligence and good behavior merits the approbation of instructor

two children in garden; hand colored

Collection 228

65x704

Joel Todd

Mr.Barnes

[1800-1849]

reward of merit granted to . An evening hymn; value of religion; the sabbath;against fighting

sold by S. Babcock, New Haven

four cards sewn together each with colored illustration and poem. shows children playing with fire; falling toward fireplace; falling out of carriage; fighting

Collection 228

70x260.31

[1860-1869]

reward of merit

woman with globe; printed in red

Collection 228

70x260.35

David P.Stern

Wilson Sehier

1871

one hundred merits. [?] instruction and be [?] Wisdom is more precious than rubies

printed in green and red

Collection 228

71x260.02

Alfred [Home?]

L.E.Cunningham

[1820-1839]

reward of merit presented to

children reading and playing with flowers and school objects; colored

Collection 228

71x260.03

Arabella Alpangh

William Apgar

[1820-1839]

reward of merit presented to

angel, chilren with books, beehive; colored

Collection 228

71x260.04

William Pratt

Martha Lucas

[1860-1869]

reward of merit presented to

three deer with mountains in background; printed in red

Collection 228

71x260.05

Bertie Kingburg

E.Arnold

[1860-1869]

reward of merit presented to

swans and floral border; printed in purple

Collection 228

71x260.06

[1860-1879]

reward of merit presented to

child pushing child on swing; printed in green

Collection 228

71x260.07

B.M.Kingburg

Linda S. Clark

[1860-1879]

reward of merit presented to

child riding large dog; printed in orange

Collection 228

71x260.08

Mary Ellen

D.D.T.

[1820-1849]

reward of merit. Now is the time each child should try, in life's bright sunny morn, to lay rich stores of knowledge by, ere wintry age comes on

open book with flowers and leaves; hand color

Collection 228

71x260.09

Charles Burdell

[1820-1849]

reward of merit for punctuality

two cherubs with garland; hand color

Collection 228

71x260.1

m.E.Guifield

[1840-1859]

for conduct good and lessons learned your teachers can commend, good schollarship has richly earned this tribute from your friend

cupid with flowers; hand colored

Collection 228

71x260.10

Rolan Baker

Ella Austin

[1860-1869]

reward of merit present to

children walking to school, flowers; color

Collection 228

71x260.11

[1860-1869]

affection. love is a plant of holier birth than any that takes root on earth; a flower from heaven which tis a crime to number with the things of time

flowers; some color

Collection 228

71x260.12

Mary Gerfield

[1860-1869]

reward of merit presented to .Up in the morning early by daylights earliest ray with our books prepared to study the lessons of the day

flowers and eagle; colored

Collection 228

71x260.13

Sabina Burnham

Annie Abbott

1861

reward of merit [on reverse]excelsior is the motto of the state of New York...

emblem of New York, blue border

Collection 228

71x260.14

Charlie

Etta

[1860-1879]

reward of merit presented to

child with globe and books etc.; printed in green

Collection 228

71x260.15

Charlie H.Sargeant

[1860-1879]

reward of merit presented to

child with globe and book etc.; printed in blue

Collection 228

71x260.16

Esther M.Gassett

Emiline M.Mowry

1862

reward of merit. [on reverse] the bird's nest. Here is a bird's nest...

Childs

birds in blue border

Collection 228

71x260.17

Emma T.Wood

F.E.Austin

[1850-1869]

reward of merit presented to

children, eagle; some color added

Collection 228

71x260.18

Estin Briggs

c1851

for diligence and good behavior

George Washington, President Harrison[?], allegorical figures

Collection 228

71x260.19

[1870-1879]

oh tis a lovely thing for youth to walk betimes in Wisdom's way; to fear a lie, to speak the truth, that we may trust to all they say

G.Washinton and eagle; printed in gold on pink paper

Collection 228

71x260.20

L.C.Williams

Helen B.Lawrence

1879

one hundred merits. nothing difficult to him who wills

oriental style design printed in blue and red

Collection 228

71x260.21

Mary E. Briggs

Robert Mawney

c1850

reward of merit presented to

trains, children's faces, president

Collection 228

71x260.22

[1860-1869]

diligence is the best guarantee of success

figures, flowers, some color

Collection 228

71x260.23

Mary A. Garfield

c1860

reward of merit for correctness in arithmetic

grapes and vine border

Collection 228

71x260.24

Bailey Sargent

c1860

for conduct good and lessons learned, your teacher can commend; good scholarship has richly earned this tribute from your friend

flowers surround scroll; color added

Collection 228

71x260.25

c1860

o give me a pleasant and a smiling face, 't is a sure index of affection within; 't will from thy mates sad thoughts erase, where'er you go new friends you'll win

flowers and birds border; color added

Collection 228

71x260.26

[1860-1879]

a wish. may ;the hand of providence ever deal gently with thee...

strawberries

Collection 228

71x260.27

Elsey Powers

c1860

i'll ne'er forget thee. mid all life's scenes, mid weal and woe...

flowers around scroll; color added

Collection 228

71x260.28

Albertina Harygins

Mary D.Stroud

c1860

for punctuality

flowers

Collection 228

71x260.29

Cleaves Hadley

c1860

how lovely, how charming the sight, when children their teacher obey; the angels look down with delight, this beautiful scene to survey

flower border with cherub; color added

Collection 228

71x260.30

[1860-1869]

reward of merit

adult and child at table with book; printed in red

Collection 228

71x260.32

Hattie Grant

[1860-1869]

reward of merit

boys sitting with man and reading; printed in blue

Collection 228

71x260.33

c1860

Now as the time each child should try in life's bright sunny morn to lay rich stores of knowledge by ere wintry age comes in...

flowers and bird border; color added

Collection 228

71x260.34

Clark Bowers

[1860-1869]

for industry and good conduct during the past week

landscape in frame surronded by flag and book; printed in green

Collection 228

71x260.36

Julia Briggs

Ira C. Estes

1877

certificate of honor. 60 merits. labor has a sure reward

children reading, ornate border; printed in red

Collection 228

71x260.37

Sarah Bowers

Mary G. Whitcomb

[1870-1879]

the seasons No. 2

boy and girl feeding birds. multi-color litho pasted on to gold printed card

Collection 228

71x260.38

[1850-1859]

When other friends are round thee, and other hearts are thine when other bays ...

figure with headdress rowing duck-fronted boat, flowers; hand colored

Collection 228

71x260.39

E.Cleaves Hadley

[1850-1859]

when thou art near the sweetest joys still sweeter seem...

face emerging from flower; hand colored

Collection 228

71x260.40

Katie [Samphear]

M.E.Babcock

[1880-1889]

reward of merit

multi-color litho of mushrooms and insect

Collection 228

71x260.41

Albertina Harggins[?]

Mary D.Atwood

c1860

for diligence & good behavior

flowers and bird cage; color added

Collection 228

71x260.42

[1860-1869]

reward of merit

boys with man sitting and reading; printed in red; see .32

Collection 228

71x260.43

[1860-1869]

reward of merit

woman and child reading; printed in brown and pink; see .38

Collection 228

71x260.44

Flora Hewitt

[1890-1899]

presented by the Home Select School to for sisteen merits in punctuality & deportment...

embossed multi-colored litho of flower pasted to pre-printed form

Collection 228

71x260.45

Sarah Bowers

1869

wise men lay up knowledge

L.Prang

small multi-colored litho pasted to card printed in gold

Collection 228

71x260.46

Katie S.Samphear

M.E. Babcock

[1880-1889]

Ill habits gather by unseen degrees, as brooks make rivers, rivers run to seas-Dryden]

scene of ice fishing and skating; multi-color litho on silver

Collection 228

71x260.47

Katie Samphear

M.E.Babcock

[1880-1889]

reward of merit

multi-color litho of flowers, on gold background

Collection 228

71x260.48

Katie [Samphear]

M.E.Babcock

[1880-1889]

reward of merit

multi-color litho of day lily and flowers

Collection 228

71x260.49

Willie Pratt

Martha P.Lucas

[1880-1899]

oriental scenery

multi-color litho of farm scene pasted to card printed in gold on pink

Collection 228

71x260.50

Sarah Bowers

1876

reward of merit

J.H.Bufford's

multi-color litho of butterfly and lily of the valley

Collection 228

71x260.51

Newton L.King

1897

primary department. the bearer has been present on the sundays marked on this card

David C.Cook Publishing Co.

multi-color litho;Bible lessons on reverse

Collection 228

71x260.52

Carrol Pratt

Jennie Curtis

[1880-1899]

reward of merit

multi-color litho of boy on swing

Collection 228

71x260.53

Sarah Bowers

E.C.Barnett

c1867

reward of merit

plums

Collection 228

71x260.54

Delbert N.Sawyer

l.F.Hoyt

[1860-1869]

reward of merit

roosters; printed in green on green paper

Collection 228

71x260.55

Hattie M. Grant

[1860-1869]

look aloft! in the tempest of life, when the wave and the gale are around and above, if thy footing should fail...

streamboat with poem; printed in purple on blue

Collection 228

71x260.56

Freddie Sargent

Hattie Jardkine

[1870-1879]

reward of merit

small picture of costumed dancers pasted to card printed in gold

Collection 228

71x260.57

Sarah Bowers

E.C.Barrett

c1867

reward of merit

cows under tree

Collection 228

71x260.58

E.S.Rambo

[1870-1879]

kind regards of your teacher

child with rake, multi-color pasted to card printed in blue

Collection 228

71x260.59

Katie Samphear

M.E.Babcock

[1880-1889]

reward of merit

multi-color litho of flowers

Collection 228

71x260.60

[1880-1899]

Sunday School Cards for Little Ones. You must sympathize with all, sorrow for each brother's fall; you must weep with those that weep, when the road is rough and steep

Colton, Zahm & Roberts

small litho of parrot; on card printed in purple

Collection 228

71x260.61

Katie Samphear

M.E. Babcock

[1880-1889]

reward of merit award to

small litho of ruins on card printed in gold

Collection 228

71x260.62

Eliza McDowell

H.H.Brown

[1880-1899]

reward of merit book mark

long narrow book mark with blue birds and flowers

Collection 228

71x260.63

Sarah Bowers

E.C.Barrett

1867

there is no gains without pains

L.Prang

branch and leaves printed in purple

Collection 228

71x260.64

Katie Samphear

M.E. Babcock

[1880-1889]

reward of merit

flowers and jewelry box

Collection 228

71x260.65

Arthur L. Goring (Loring?)

P.Gates

c1850

reward of merit presented to

eagle, farmer, cherubs, Grecian head

Collection 228

72x356.1

I.E. Lamb

Mrs. & Miss Brevost

Exemplary conduct 2nd class

message inside a frame design frame is oval shape

Collection 228

72x356.2

I.E. Lamb

L.J. Irby, Inst.

The bearer of this, has been a studious and obedient scholar during the week,and merits my esteem.

message inside a frame design frame shows feathers at corners

Collection 228

74x015.4

L.L.Porter

Clarissa M.Carter

[1780-1799]

this certifies that L.L.Porter has committed the abbreviations to memory this week

hand-written inscription on design of houses in landscape

Collection 228

76x098.994

[1850-1869]

reward of merit: O, 'tis a lovely thing for youth...

Collection 228

80x087.6

S.N.Blanch

Joseph Wynman

reward for good deportment.

illustration printed in green of two boys playing with top

Collection 228

81x305

Henry H.Dexter

Liberty Ranson

1809

fourth class the reward of merit. the bearer is recommended to the attention of his friends, and receives the thanks of his instructor for his good conduct and diligence at school

standing crowned figure with symbols of school

Collection 228

81x306.1

Wm Hirst

1807

blessed are they whose initquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered

Collection 228

81x306.10

Margaret Hirst

J.B.Stratton

1836

Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations and Noah walked with God

Collection 228

81x306.11

Margaret Hirst

C.W.Carpenter

1838

by this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep his commandments

Collection 228

81x306.2

W.Hurst

1813

O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me and keep all my commandments always &

Collection 228

81x306.3

Mary Schofield

1814

Strengthen with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness

Collection 228

81x306.4

Marg.Hirst

1820

And these works which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart and thou shalt teach them diligently to thy children

Collection 228

81x306.5

Wilm. Hirst

1812

be sober, be vigilent; because your adversary the devil as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour

Collection 228

81x306.6

Margaret Hirst

L.Pease

1831

the Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit

Collection 228

81x306.7

Margaret Hirst

L.Pease

1832

keep me as the apple of the eye; hide me under the shadow of thy wings

Collection 228

81x306.8

Margaret Hirst

Ch.Carpenter

1833

My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation; I will pay my vows before them that fear him

Collection 228

81x306.9

Margaret Hirst

J.B.Stratton

1835

for this is the will of God, even your sanctification; that every one of you should know to possess his vessel in santification and honour

Collection 228

83x164.1-2

George Weldin

Sarah Matilda Pierce

1851

reward of merit presented to

small pictures of G.Washington, allegorical figures; and presidents (J.K.Polk and W.H.Harrison

Collection 228

86x206.1

Lizzie Zercher

Mary Harnish

reward of merit presented to

Herline & Co.

child praying; colored

Collection 228

91x083

Willie Fullerton

Miss Hickok

1867

reward of merit

N.Orr Co.

illustration of three boys playing marbles; hand colored

Collection 228

95x069

Reward of merit In books, or work, or healthful play, Let my first years be past; That I may give for every day Some good account at last.

drawing shows woman sitting reading to child, some color added to drawing

Collection 228

95x070

Job

Mamma

1891

color illus. of flowers with handwritten message

Collection 228

96x028.1

Effie Smith

H.J. Dimm

Reward of Merit presented to

illus. of little girl playing with two dolls

Collection 228

96x028.2

Effie M. Smith

Anna V. Fry

Reward of Merit bookmark

a bookmark at each end an applied illus. one of lion's head, other of column with fire at top and roses

Collection 228

96x028.3

Effie M. Smith

Anna V. Fry

Reward of Merit

print of woman from the back, head turned to look toward us.

Collection 228

96x028.4

Effie Smith

Horace Gold

Reward of Merit

color illus. of high heel woman's shoe, purple, with white flowers and grasses inside

Collection 228

96x036.1

S.M. Robinson

1898

Reward of Merit

color illus. of schoolyard with buildings. frame around with pink flowers.

Collection 228

96x036.3

Reward of Merit handwritten message: for attending Sunday School

color illus. of two children one with red had one with white hat as though coming out of the card.

Collection 228

96x049.1

John Fitts

E. Hanes

Reward of Merit A good name is better than wealth

one side shows picture of girl and other side of a boy with words 'Prize' written above and below

Collection 228

96x049.2

Lizzie E. Bartlett

Sarah P. Lane

Reward of Merit

center picture of boy and girl on a farm beside haystacks, in the background other people near haywagon. edges show grapevine

Collection 228

96x050

$25,000 reward for correct answer to following puzzle:

illus. of house with waterwheel, text 'Compliments of your Teacher' lengthy text on opposite side. A word puzzle

Collection 228

96x056

Orin Emerson

J. C. Osgood

Reward of Merit

print shows man and woman in rowboat in heavy sea

Collection 228

96x063.2

Effie Smith

Reward of Merit

color illus. of water bird (heron) going to eat a bug, with water plants around

Collection 228

96x073.1

Orin A. Emerson

------ Watson

1856

Bank of Industry Will pay Two Honors

illus. show children one is writing, on edges of card

Collection 228

96x073.2

Reward of Merit

Illus. at top, of taller man surrounded by two shorter men, a boy comes out from a gate. Looks like tall man is being arrested

Collection 228

96x073.3

Lizzie Bartlett

Mary B. Libbey

Reward of Merit

red colored print shows man (sailor) beckoning to children with books under their arms.

Collection 228

96x108

William Beck

Sallie A. Grancell

1885

One Hundred Merits Nothing difficult to him who wills.

shows birds and tall grasses quote is across the middle

Collection 228

96x138

Katie B. Davis

Alice Hicks

Reward of Merit

color illus. of girl watering flowers in garden, she is wearing a red dress

Collection 228

97x009

Loring Bogart

Jessie F. Smith

1887

Public Schools Ithaca NY Premium Award for Regular and Punctual Attendance, Good Conduct and Faithfulness in Study, during 1 month or 20 school days

picture of boy moving upwards holding flag that says 'Excelsior'

Collection 228

97x029

Bertha

Eva Hendrix

Reward of Merit All things work together to them that love God. Rom. VIII.28

card shaped like an open book with red and yellow roses

Collection 228

97x043

Carl Plank

S. D---linger

Reward of Merit A Testimonial of Appro bation Awarded to: For Punctual Attendence, Correct Deportment, Diligent Attn. to studies

illus. on reverse, of birds feeding their young in nest

Collection 228

97x067.2

Lucy Sh----

R. Clark

reward of merit

colored illus. of Neptune in chariot pulled by horses, ship in distance

Collection 228

97x067.3

Clara Sh---

R. Clark

reward of merit

colored illus. mermaids, seashells

Collection 228

97x084.1

Clara Blanchard

Maria A. Morrill

Reward of merit. For conduct good and lessons learned, Your teacher can commend; Good scholarship has richly earned This tribute from your friend.

border of ribbons and flowers, some colored.

Collection 228

97x084.2

Alice Blanchard

somebody else

Reward of merit. A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another. Honor thy father and thy mother in the days of thy youth.

text in pages of open book, flowers surround, some colored.

Collection 228

97x084.3-.5

Clara Blanchard

M.A. Morrill

15 merits

Western Engraving Co., Chicago, IL

illustration of children, 1 with kite; .3-.4 are same, .5 envelope

Collection 228

97x135.1

reward of merit

U.S. Card Co., Providence, RI

color illustration of 2 boys, 1 holding bird, the other a 97x135.2birdcage

Collection 228

97x135.2

Sarah

Reward. When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.-Ps. Xxvii.10.

color illustration of woman holding child; border of flowers

Collection 228

98x105.1

Reward of merit presented to:/modesty. Violet.

color illustration of violets

Collection 228

98x105.2

Freddie Tibbetts

E.E.B. Eddy

reward of merit

color illustration of 3 figures walkingpast trees and houses

Collection 228

98x105.3

Sydney Tibbetts

E.E.B. Eddy

reward of merit

color illustration of woman and girl walking on path

Collection 228

98x105.4

reward of merit/Fairy Glen Bettws. Y Coed

color snow scene with inset of man fishing

Collection 228

98x105.5

Freddy Tibbetts

Sarah Grundy

reward of merit

color illustration of bird on rose looking at water and house in distance

Collection 228

98x105.6

Freddie Tibbetts

Georgia E. Swaney

Presented to…by..

Gibson & Co., Cincinnati, OH

color illustration of house and roses

Collection 228

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reward of merit

color illustration of flowers in bowl

Collection 228

98x108.2

Tillie Bishop

Beckie Goodh--

awarded to

color illustration of flowers in vase

Collection 228

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Tommy Week

Etta Palmer

reward of merit

color illustration of flowers in vase

Collection 228

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Hale Dearborn

C.A. Crosby

Reward of merit presented to

color illustration of bird and roses

Collection 228

98x108.5

Charlie Connors

1893

Present all the month French Street School

color illustration of church

Collection 228

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reward of merit

color illustration of flowers

Collection 228

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Charlie Connors

1892

Present all the month. French St. School

color illustration of girl holding flowers

Collection 228

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Harry Cater

Minnie Hall

Good conduct industry punctuality patience reward of merit awarded to

center color illustration of boy playing drum

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Agnes A. Hetrick

C.D. Hoffman

1894

Card of Honor A Testimonial of Approbation Awarded to: For excellence in deportment, industry, punctuality, and regular attendance

on front color illustration of girl dressed in fur collar and muff