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Prize Certificate

ca.1930 (printed), 1936 (inscribed)
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Place of origin

Rectangular certificate of portrait proportions with red and black line borders, printed in black and red on ivory paper, and with the coat of arms of the London County Council in blue, red and gilt.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Printed paper
Brief description
Certificate awarded for scripture knowledge by the London County Council; England, 1935-1936
Physical description
Rectangular certificate of portrait proportions with red and black line borders, printed in black and red on ivory paper, and with the coat of arms of the London County Council in blue, red and gilt.
Dimensions
  • Height: 26.5cm
  • Width: 22.5cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
London County Council/ Certificate/ This certificate is awarded to/ Arnold Elby/ of Monteith Rd SB School/ for Scripture Knowledge for the year/ 1935-36 (Distributor's identification; obverse; printing ink (annotated))
Credit line
Given by Alice Elby
Object history
Awarded to the donor's husband, Arnold Elby (junior), born c.1924-26, while attending Monteith Road Senior Boys School, London.
Production
Reason For Production: Commemorative
Collection
Accession number
B.286-1999

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Record createdJanuary 21, 2000
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