Postcard, Pennsylvania School for the Blind, Overbrook

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Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
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Creator Art Post Card Company, Philadelphia
Date postmark 1906?
Abstract Black and white photo of archway; a columned entry is partially visible. "Greetings from The School for the Blind, Overbrook, Pa." is printed at upper right corner. Picture is flush with upper edge, leaving a one-inch margin along the bottom for a message. "Archway Detail" is printed beneath the picture, along with a postcard number (?11), which is partially covered by a handwritten message. "Art Post Card Co., Philadelphia, PA." is printed along the bottom left edge. Back is undivided and addressed. Postmark is not clear. "Authorized by Act of Congress of May 19, 1898" is printed 1 1/4 in. from the center top edge. Slight discoloration.
Extent of Description 1 postcard : 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
Object ID 2001.136
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 School for the Blind, Overbrook
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