Book, Friendly Greetings: Illustrated Readings for the People. Profusely illustrated by the best artists

Historical information

Book published before 1886 by The Religious Tract Society [England] including short stories with a religious theme and fine pencil illustrations.

One of five items relating to the Shillinglaw Family collection

Significance

The book was presented in 1886 to Caroline Shillinglaw, daughter of pioneer settlers in the Eltham area.

Physical description

Hardcover

Inscriptions & markings

[written on loose flyleaf] Eltham Primitive Methodist Sabbath School - Presented to Caroline Shillinglaw as her share of Mr(?) Thompson's Special Prize for 2nd best attendance at Sabbath School, equally divided between her and her brother Willie, Sept 13th 1886

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