Collection: Osher Collection

Name: The Family and School Monitor -- Order is Heaven's first law, excelsior, the Temple of Liberty.

Barcode: 59067

Brief Description: An ideological chart codifying moral, civic, and intellectual curriculum for American youth. Included are maxims pertaining to physical, moral and intellectual education. The chart emphasizes maintaining a healthy body and moral discipline. The "Temple of Liberty" reflects the architecture of ancient times with columns representing education, physical and moral virtues with faith, hope and charity.

Creator: Henry, James

Publisher: J.H. Colton & Co.

Date/Date Range: 1847

Publishing Location: New York

Language: English

Dimensions: 105 x 80 cm on rollers

Historical Context: The chart was issued during the nascent  period of common school development. According to the dealer description it "represents an ambitious and deeply moralizing vision of education in service of both personal virtue and national stability".

LC Call Number: LC 311 1847.H4

OCLC: 1528469291

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