Postcard, Kentucky Asylum for the Blind

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Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
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Creator Bagby Howe Drug Company, publisher
Date 1910 postmark
Abstract Front of postcard shows a photo of the Kentucky School for the Blind, on the right, and the American Printing House for the Blind, on the left; color with glossy finish. The KSB building is multistoried with a large central dome. This building was demolished in 1967. The APH building is the original 1883 brick structure with arched entry and arched windows. A stone fence runs along both properties. Printed at top left is "Kentucky Asylum for the Blind, Louisville, Ky." The back of the postcard is divided and used. "Pub. by Bagby - Howe Drug Co." is printed along left edge. Faded; corners are worn.
Extent of Description 1 postcard : 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.
Object ID 2002.27
Object Name Postcard
Search Terms Kentucky School for the Blind
Subjects Kentucky School for the Blind.
Blind children.
Education.
Schools for the blind and visually handicapped.
American Printing House for the Blind.
APH building.
School buildings
Title Postcard, Kentucky Asylum for the Blind
Image Courtesy Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind. Note: use of some materials may be restricted, please call before publishing in any format.

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