This is my mother’s penmanship certificate from 1925 when she was in high school. It measures 11×18 and is a beautiful work of art in itself.
‘for the attainment of excellence in Rapid Muscular Movement Business Writing…’
Years later in junior high I got a handwriting certificate. Much, much smaller, no art work, no seal, no frame, and only a stamped signature by the principal.
Relics from past
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