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	98x108.1				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	98x108.3	Tommy Week	Etta Palmer		reward of merit		color illustration of flowers in vase
Collection 228	98x108.4	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	98x108.6				reward of merit		color illustration of flowers
Collection 228	98x108.7	Charlie Connors		1892	Present all the month. French St. School		color illustration of girl holding flowers
Collection 228	98x108.8	Harry Cater	Minnie Hall		Good conduct industry punctuality patience reward of merit awarded to		center color illustration of boy playing drum
Collection 228	98x108.9	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