Lot 169C: 19th C. Calligraphic Reward of Merit

Estimate: $200 – $400

“Presented to Miss Nancy Locke for her Attention to Studies and good Behaviour in School by her Teachers L & M.W. Foster, Boston Nov. 26th 1828.”, printed by N. & S.S. Jocelyn, New Haven (1818-1843), and featuring a watercolor mural of a woman and two children, one with a wooden hoop ready to race, moderate toning and foxing throughout, artist information on reverse of frame, 7 3/4″ x 10 3/4″ (sight), (ex. Fertig collection).