Antique 1886 School Reward Card ~ "Ploughing" Farming Scene ~ Hachette et Cie ~
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| Management number | 12113369 | Release Date | 2025/09/19 | List Price | $18.59 | Model Number | 12113369 | ||
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Original Victorian chromolithograph school reward card dated June 1886.
The beautifully detailed front illustration depicts a farming scene titled "Ploughing" (Le Labourage), showing a farmer with a horse-drawn plough working the land at sunset, while two children walk nearby with a seed basket. The image is signed "J. Ferat pinxt" and printed by "E. Fraillery imp" for "Hachette et Cie," a prominent French publisher known for educational and illustrated works.
The reverse side is a School Board for London attendance award, presented to "Geo: Gliddens" at the Worthington Road School, for punctual and regular attendance during the quarter ending June 1886, signed by headmaster T. Harris. There is also a printed educational passage explaining ploughing and its importance in agriculture.
Condition:
Fair condition overall, with significant edge wear, paper loss (especially lower edge), and toning.
Back shows strong writing and stamps, despite wear.
Front image remains richly colored a
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Paper ephemera > Postcard |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | Post Card |
| Condition | Good |
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