Postcard, Pennsylvania Institution for the Blind, Philadelphia

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Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
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Date ca. 1917.
Abstract The front of the card has a color-tinted photo of the front of the school. The building is Mediterranean style; white with a red tile roof. There is a decorative iron fence in front of the building. Above the picture is printed "Penna Institution For The Blind, 64th & Malvern Sts., Philadelphia, PA" The back of the postcard is divided with a green line and has been used. In the lower left corner is a logo with "UN CO" and around it is printed "Trade Mark Registered." The number "591" is printed in green along the left edge. There is a postmark of November 27, 1917.
Extent of Description Paper.
5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
Object ID 2000.20.3
Object Name Postcard
Search Terms Overbrook School for the Blind (PA)
Subjects Blind children.
Education.
Schools for the blind and visually handicapped
School buildings.
Title Postcard, Pennsylvania Institution for the Blind, Philadelphia
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