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Aesthetic Movement Influenced Pledge Card, Abstain from Drinking, Smoking and Opium

1870s. A pledge card given as an agree to abstain from alcohol, smoking, and drugs. The deeply embossed card depicts an innocent young girl holding an overflowing bowl of liquid and a bouquet of ribbon tied wild flowers, design influenced by Aesthetic movement. Printed next to the image is:

"Trusting in Gods Help, I solemnly promise to abstain from the use of alcoholic drinks, as a beverage, and from the use of tobacco and Opium in every form."

Measures 4 1/2" x 3. Toning due to age, otherwise fine.

Price: $75.00

Item #29001603