Tintype of a blind man reading
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| Photographer |
[unknown] |
| Date of photo |
[between 1850 and 1900] |
| Description |
Elderly blind man, sitting on a wooden chair, reading a tactile case-bound book supported on his lap. Slight tinting on his cheeks. Faded; surface scratches and chips. |
| Medium |
Sheet iron |
| Object ID |
2001.127 |
| Object Name |
Tintype |
| Print size |
3 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. |
| Subjects |
Adult blind
Photographs
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| Title |
Tintype of a blind man reading |
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Image Courtesy of the Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind. Note: use of some materials may be restricted, please call before publishing in any format.
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Last modified on: April 02, 2010
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