{"product_id":"antique-1890s-warren-county-ohio-diploma-in-hand-carved-gold-ornate-frame","title":"Antique 1890s Warren County Ohio Diploma in Hand-Carved Gold Ornate Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable survivor of late 19th-century American education—this Warren County, Ohio “Common School” diploma, dated 1891, offers both historical presence and decorative impact in equal measure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted in an elegant typographic hand with classical flourishes, the document certifies completion of studies including orthography, reading, writing, arithmetic, English grammar, geography, and United States history—subjects that once defined a well-rounded education at the close of the 19th century. The diploma is issued in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, and retains its original signatures and printed seal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paper shows its age honestly, with light foxing throughout and areas of tonal variation that speak to its 130+ years of history. A small ribbon detail remains present within the composition, now softly folded and timeworn. The piece is housed under glass in what appears to be its original frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frame itself is the true showstopper—richly cast with deep scrolling detail and finished in a warm gilt tone that has mellowed beautifully over time. It offers dramatic depth and texture, elevating the diploma into a statement piece suitable for a study, library wall, or layered gallery arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: approximately 20” x 17”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSight (opening): approximately 14.5” x 11”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame depth: approximately 1.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique condition with age-appropriate wear. Paper exhibits light foxing, discoloration, and gentle waviness. Ribbon detail shows age and is partially folded. Frame shows surface wear consistent with age, including a small chip along the right side. Backing shows wear, staining, and age-related imperfections. Glass is present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA piece composed not only of paper and ink, but of time—well suited for interiors that are layered, considered, and never rushed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44548751818887,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/2AF42953-EAD0-40EE-9C2C-372ECF2F5EB9.png?v=1777506267","url":"https:\/\/shopofold.com\/products\/antique-1890s-warren-county-ohio-diploma-in-hand-carved-gold-ornate-frame","provider":"Shop of Old","version":"1.0","type":"link"}