Postcard, Pennsylvania Institute for the Blind, Philadelphia
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| Creator |
Leighton & Valentine Company, New York. |
| Date |
ca. 1912 |
| Abstract |
Color-tinted photo of the front entrance of the school building. Mediterranean style; arched entryway; towers; large central dome; red-tiled roof. Printed along the bottom edge, beneath the photo, is "Entrance Pennsylvania Institute for the Blind, Philadelphia, Pa." In the lower right corner is printed "214521." The back is divided and used. Printed along the left edge is "Leighton & Valentine Co., N.Y. City. Printed in United States." A company logo is printed at the top center--3/4 in. triangle containing the intertwined letters L and V. Postcard has a 1912 postmark. |
| Extent of Description |
1 postcard : 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. |
| Object ID |
2000.117 |
| Object Name |
Postcard |
| Search Terms |
Overbrook School for the Blind (PA) |
| Subjects |
Blind children.
Schools for the blind and visually handicapped.
Education.
School buildings |
| Title |
Postcard, Pennsylvania Institute for the Blind, Philadelphia |
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Image Courtesy 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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