Postcard, Pennsylvania Institution for the Blind, Overbrook

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Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
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Creator Royal Publishing Company, Philadelphia.
Date ca. 1906
Abstract Black and white photo of the Mediterranian style school building, tiled roof, towers, central octagonal tower. Picture was taken at one of the gated entrances to the school property; shows the building from a side view. Printed at the bottom left edge, beneath the picture is "Penna. Institution for the Blind." Along the bottom right edge, beneath the picture, is printed "Overbrook, Pa,." The back of the card is not divided and is unused. A circular logo, approximately 5/8 in. (diameter), has the letters "R P Co" and "1906" printed in the center; around the edge is printed "Royal Pub Co Phila Pa."
Extent of Description 1 postcard : 3.5 x 5.5 in.
Object ID 2000.57.3
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, Overbrook
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