Postcard, Texas Institution for the Blind

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Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
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Creator Raphael Tuck & Sons, publisher
Date ca. 1907
Abstract On the front of the postcard is a color-tinted photo of the front of the school building. The building is brick with white wood columns along the front entrance. There are two balcony levels above the front entrance; each balcony has white columns and wood trim. There are several trees in front of the building, and the property is bordered by a decorative iron fence. At the bottom of the front of the postcard, left corner, is printed "Austin, Texas. Institution for the Blind" and a logo. Handwritten in pen is "6/17/07 B.H." At the lower right corner is "Printed in Holland" and handwritten in pen are the initials "B.H." The back of the postcard is not divided; it has been addressed. Along the left edge is printed a logo and the following: Raphel Tuck & Sons, "RaphoType" [Regd] Postcard No. 5141, "Austin, Texas." Art Publishers to Their Majesties The King & Queen." At the top left corner appears the coat of arms of the Netherlands.
Extent of Description 1 postcard : 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.
Object ID 1999.90
Object Name Postcard
Search Terms Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Subjects Blind children.
Education.
Schools for the blind and visually handicapped.
School buildings
Title Postcard, Texas Institution for the Blind
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