Postcard, Illinois School for the Blind

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Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
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Creator E.C. Kropp Company
Date n.d.
Abstract Linen postcard with a view of the front entrance and grounds; multistoried brick building with white stone quoins; "State School for Blind--15" printed at top left corner; back is unused; "Natural Color Post Card Made In U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis--IBF" divides the back; serial no. 14892. "Main Building, Illinois State School for the Blind, Jacksonville, Ill. Along with several fine institutions, located in Jacksonville, is the State School for the Blind, which was founded in 1847. Among the many outstanding features the school has to offer is an excellent training in music." --back of postcard.
Extent of Description 1 postcard : 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.
Object ID 2002.17
Object Name Postcard
Search Terms Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
Subjects Schools for the blind and visually handicapped.
Blind.
Education.
School buildings
Title Postcard, Illinois School for the Blind
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