Up for sale is a original lot of 17 vintage early-20th-century temperance and moral instruction cards. These cards feature vibrant color lithographs with decorative illuminated drop-caps and poetic or instructional texts designed for youth character education.
Highlights Include:
Anti-Alcohol & Anti-Tobacco Cards (9 Cards): Includes striking graphics such as a skull motif ("Are You a Boy of Moral Courage?"), quotes from Thomas A. Edison, references to the "Fatal Legacy" of cigarettes, "Juvenile Pledge" cards, and warnings on saloons/liquor.
Moral & Character Instruction Cards (8 Cards): Features inspirational poems and verses including "Blessed Are the Peacemakers," "Kind Words," "Field Flowers," "The Silver Lining," and "You Will Reap What You Sow."
Condition:
Cards are in good vintage condition showing light age-appropriate toning and edge wear consistent with early paper ephemera. Please inspect all photos closely for exact cosmetic detail before offerding/purchasing.
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