Postcard, Wisconsin Institute for the Blind, Janesville

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Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
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Creator Suhling & Koen Company, Chicago, publisher
Date 1908 postmark
Abstract Black and white photo of the front of the school building. Central block of building has 4 stories, columned portico, and domed cupola. Wings on either side are three stories with wrought-iron verandahs. Printed in the top left corner is "Institute For The Blind, Janesville, Wis." The back of the postcard is divided and used. Printed along the dividing line is "Novis No. 2307. Suhling & Koehn Co., Pub. Chicago (Germany)." A logo, approximately 1/4 in. square, with the letters S and K intertwined appears to the left of the company information. The postcard is postmarked 1908. See also similar postcards: 1999.44, 2000.52, and 2000.66.
Extent of Description 1 postcard : 3 1/2 x 5 3/8 in.
Object ID 2000.124
Object Name Postcard
Search Terms Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped
Subjects Blind children.
Schools for the blind and visually handicapped.
Education.
School buildings
Title Postcard, Wisconsin Institute for the Blind, Janesville
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