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Reward of merit, Miss Nancy Stephens, Medford, Mass.

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1812-11-21

GUSN

GUSN-317851

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Description

The text reads "The extreme neatness, constant application and undeviating rectitude which have during the whole season distinguished the conduct of Miss Nancy Stephens have secured to her the entire approbation and sincere affection of her friend and instructress H. Swan. H. Swan & T. Roses School, Medford, November 21, 1812." The card has an embossed flower border. The card verso has handwritten text which reads "Daughter of Thomas Stephens of Beverly?"

Details

Descriptive Terms

students
awards
teachers
human behavior
education
rewards of merit

Physical Description

1 reward of merit : illustration ; 2 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.04.01.001

Image Dimensions

2 1/2 x 3 3/4 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Albert Thorndike, 21 January 1925.

Places

Medford (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Material Type

rewards of merit

Description Level

Item

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