In the late 19th century, handmade and commercially produced mottoes were framed and displayed in homes. “Obey your Parents” is a reference to the 2nd of the Ten Commandments and a prominent maxim in any religion. This is one in a series of motto prints by L. Prang and Company.
Image courtesy of Library of Congress
To learn more about historical home and family, see Investigating Family, Food, and Housing Themes in Social Studies.