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Victorian Reward of Merit Card

Victorian Reward of Merit Card - A Sphere with a Winter Landscape Embellished with a Floral Arrangement

Reward of Merit (A Sphere with a Winter Landscape Embellished with a Floral Arrangement)

This original chromolithographic 'Victorian Reward of Merit Card' is printed in color on thick nineteenth century wove paper and with full margins as published around 1885 It depicts A sphere with a winter landscape embellished with a floral arrangement. This particular card is a proof and has not been filled in with the name of the recipient. It is a fine, original example of 19th century American 'Reward of Merit Cards.
 
Title: Victorian Reward of Merit Card (A Sphere with a Winter Landscape Embellished with a Floral Arrangement)
Date: c. 1885
Medium: Original Chromolithograph
Note: Reward of Merit Card: Rewards of Merit have always been given to school children for virtuous behavior and scholastic improvement in order to encourage good conduct and diligence. These incentives have usually proven to be extremely beneficial. Today, teachers still reward their students in this manner, however instead of the beautifully designed and elaborately printed card, children get a sticker. Actually the results are not that far apart, but while those wonderful cards were kept in keepsakes or framed, the sticker is destroyed soon after the child gets home and boasts about his or her accomplishments. The problem is that in most cases, the reward given now leaves no reminder of their good deeds or achievements, thus they are forgotten almost as fast as the sticker. This is a fine, original example of the Victorian 'Reward of Merit Card'' and 19th century American art. This particular card is a proof and has not been filled in with the name of the recipient.
  During the last half of the 19th century, Chromolithography -- printing images by using a series of carefully registered tint stones -- became the most popular method for the original print-making of everything from miniatures to large posters. Many companies working in this field contributed to the popularity of these cards by producing works of high standards and extraordinary quality. The artists who were commissioned were talented, ingenious and artistic. They creating some of the most beautiful miniature works of art that now reflect the thoughts and practices of that period. The subjects were numerous, and included both exterior and interior scenes. They depicted adorable children, beautiful women, wonderful Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter landscapes, cute animals, colorful flower motifs, and still life images which were either serious or humorous in nature. These cards came in various shapes and sizes and although a large majority were extremely elaborate, some were very modest. Unfortunately, the far less costly advances of photomechanical methods made this original and complex form of art all but obsolete by the early twentieth century. This 'Reward of Merit Card' is a striking example of original chromolithography printed during the Victorian era. It depicts A sphere with a winter landscape embellished with a floral arrangement. In the distance there is a rider going by a steeple by the snowy road. It is interesting that although it is a winter scene the floral arrangement depicts Spring flowers. I believe its a metaphor for the splendor that is to come. This is a delightful example of nineteenth century chromolithography.
Size: 6 1/4 X 4 1/2 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
  Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Buy Now Price: $95.00 US
Condition: Printed on thick nineteenth century wove paper and with full margins as published on the above date. It is a fine, strongly printed impression and in good condition throughout. Altogether, This Victorian 'Reward of Merit Card' is a delightful and original example of nineteenth century American art.
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Original Chromolithographic Victorian Reward of Merit Card

Victorian Reward of Merit Card A Sphere with a Winter Landscape Embellished with a Floral Arrangement
Victorian Reward of Merit Card (A Sphere with a Winter Landscape Embellished with a Floral Arrangement)

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19th & Early 20th Century Greeting Cards, Post Cards, & Rewards of Merit
# Image Advertiser & Description Medium Date Notes -
01.- Victorian Greeting Card Come Maiden Year Victorian Greeting Card (Come Maiden Year, smiling and kind and sweet, And lay thy bouquet at my dear ones feet.) Original Chromolithograph c. 1890 19th Century Greeting Card (Celebration Card)  
02.- Post Card Publisher Raphael Tuck & Sons The Balloon Girl Victorian Post Card (Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons) The Balloon Girl Original Chromolithograph c. 1895 19th Century Post Card (Theatrical)  
03.- Victorian Merit Card Reward of Merit Children in the Woods Picking Berries Victorian Merit Card (Reward of Merit- 'Two Little Girls Picking Berries in the Woods) Original Chromolithograph c. 1885 19th Century Reward of Merit Card (Excellence)  
04.- Victorian Merit Card Reward of Merit A Sphere with a Winter Landscape Embellished with a Floral Arrangement Victorian Merit Card (Reward of Merit - A Sphere with a Winter Landscape Embellished with a Floral Arrangement) Original Chromolithograph c. 1885 19th Century Reward of Merit Card (Excellence)  
05.- Post Card Publisher Misch and Company London England The Tenor's Top Note Post Card (Publisher: Misch & Co., Ltd., London, England), The Tenor's Top Note, The Bouquet Original Mixed Media c. 1913 19th Century Post Card (Theatrical)  
06.- Post Card Publisher John Winsch New York All Thanksgiving Bounty Be Thine Post Card (Publisher: John Winsch, New York) All Thanksgiving Bounty Be Thine Original Chromolithograph 1911 Early 20th Century Post Card (Celebration)  

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Although the advertisement of products and services was active long before the 19th century, It was not until the second half of the 19th century that companies and businesses realized the importance of promoting their products in order to better compete with the growing market, thus, advertising became one of the most potent selling tools to date. 'Trade Cards' and 'Labels' were used to advertise all kinds of products and services. They were the popular choice due to their beautiful and decorative styles and small size. Unlike other methods of advertising, often discarded and destroyed, people actually collected these cards and labels, often keeping them in scrapbooks. The advertising artists went to great lengths in order to create images with sophisticated, decorative and colorful designs that would entice the public to purchase the advertised products. 'Trade Cards' came in various sizes, shapes and colors, and most often depicted beautiful women, cute children, animals, flowers and landscapes, however, many other types of images were part of their wonderful selection. As antique art, advertisements such as these original examples reflect the true tastes and desires of the times.

The subjects and categories chosen to illustrate and promote the merchandise and services were endless. Much like today, advertisers employed marketing strategies that embraced the needs or desires of people. Fantasy, comedy, satire, education, politics, and even religion were subjects often manipulated to best represent their merchandise and services. The various categories comprised of circus art, sports memorabilia, portraits of famous men and women, medical supplies and remedies, special holidays, transportation, and other interesting subjects. Trade cards were often a primary means of marketing used by both the medical profession and snake-oil vendors, 'Quacks' selling their remedies for both animals and people. There were trade cards for food products, such as cereals, meats, canned foods, soda pop, coffee, sweets and a variety of different types of groceries (both local and imported), mechanical bank trade cards luring people to save and deposit their money into their banks. The small specialized shops and department stores also advertised items of clothing, such as, shoes, dresses, pants, shirts, hats, coats, etc. There were toiletries like perfumes, colognes and soaps which were great gift ideas. Other items offered for sale included clocks, watches, firearms and toys. Their household goods departments sold dishes, canisters, silverware, pots, kettles, thread, pins and needles, cleaning supplies like brushes and buckets. Companies also advertised tools, large appliances, machinery and other smaller items that reduced the time spent doing chores, like their new sewing machines, stoves, and gardening tools of all types and sizes. Of course, advertisers could not afford to exclude three of the most controversial products ever offered for sale. They became some of the most lucrative products on the market, cigars, cigarettes and liquor.


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