School Reward of Merit Given to James Grattan by His Teacher, Miss Carman, 1850-1859
THF110076 / School Reward of Merit Given to James Grattan by His Teacher, Miss Carman, 1850-1859
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Artifact Overview
During the nineteenth century, teachers recognized students with "rewards of merit." These were generally printed and colorfully decorated papers with space available for names of the student and teacher. While the accomplishment of James Gratten is unknown, the image on the reward shows a bat and ball game in 1850s America. But is it baseball, rounders, townball, or just spontaneous schoolyard fun?
Artifact Details
Artifact
Reward of merit
Date Made
1850-1859
Creators
Creator Notes
Engraved by N. Orr & Co.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
30.950.6.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Engraving (Printing process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3 in
Width: 6.75 in
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