Reward of Merit 19th century congratulations to a successful student

Reward of Merit issued to a student who successfully completed a program or lesson at Sunday School late 19th Century. Frequently tinted by hand in color, rewards of merit were issued by many educational institutions and are today collected for their variey and color. This is a big one (8.5 “x 4.5”). Most were about half that. Interesting this one is signed possibly by a parent to his child. Collection Jim Lindernan / Dull Tool Dim Bulb