Postcard, Mississippi State School for the Blind, Jackson

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Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
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Creator Eyrich & Co., Jackson, MI, publisher
Date ca. 1912
Abstract On the front of the postcard is a color-tinted photo of a red brick multistoried school building. The front and side of the building are shown; a tree blocks the side view. A tower rises above the front entrance which is arched with a balcony above it. Porches with wood balustrades flank the entry tower. Printed at the bottom top left edge is "State School for Blind, Jackson, Miss." The numbers "900567" are printed in the lower right corner. The back of the postcard is divided and unused. Printed along the left edge is "Published by Eyrich & Co., Jackson, Miss. Printed in Great Britain." Two other postcards in the museum collection show similar views of the same building, see 2000.73 and 2000.87.
Extent of Description 1 postcard : 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.
Object ID 2000.158
Object Name Postcard
Search Terms Mississippi School for the Blind
Subjects Blind children.
Education.
Schools for the blind and visually handicapped.
School buildings
Title Postcard, Mississippi State School for the Blind, Jackson
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