School Reward of Merit Given to Milend Peck by His Teacher R. A. Sanford, 1847
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Artifact Overview
During the nineteenth-century, teachers recognized students with paper "rewards of merit." These small tokens commended a student's excellent work, perfect attendance, good behavior or other noteworthy accomplishment. Some contained simple handwritten sentiments from the teacher to the pupil. Many were printed and colorful, with space available to write in the student's name as well as their own.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Reward of merit
Date Made
1847
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
30.1281.1.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Engraving (Printing process)
Hand coloring
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 2.875 in
Width: 6.125 in
Inscriptions
REWARD OF MERIT
The bearer Mr. Milend Peck has by diligence & | attention excelled those of his class in good behavior | and merits my esteem. R. A. Sanford, Ins. | 1847
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