19th C. School Girl Reward of Merit
Sweet, framed 19th C. Reward of Merit decorated with two blue birds on a branch. Earned for good behavior and improvement on July 31, 1819 (possibly 1879?). The student's name looks to be Elvia A. Madge and the instructor's, M. Swan, but I am not certain (see 3rd photo below for a previous owner's opinion of the names). Some stains and creases to the paper. Measures 7"x5.75" framed and 4.5"x3.25" sight. This one has it all-- decoration, student's name, instructor's name and date! SOLD
