Postcard, Illinois Braille & Sightsaving School

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Record 170/297
Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
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Creator Dexter Press
Date between 1961 and 1971
Abstract Front of postcard shows a photo of the front entrance to the school building; red brick, multistoried, with arched entry and an enclosed balcony. Back of postcard is divided and unused."Genuine Natural Color Made By Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, N. Y." divides the back. "Pub. by Billy Wade, Jacksonville, Illinois, 92009" is printed at the bottom left corner. "Illinois Braille & Sightsaving School - Founded in 1847 as the Illinois School for the Blind Children, it was one of the first such schools in the United States. From an original Ektachrome by Bill Wade" is printed on the back, at top left corner.
Extent of Description 1 postcard : 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.
Object ID 2002.4
Object Name Postcard
Search Terms Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
Subjects Blind children.
Education.
Schools for the blind and visually handicapped.
School buildings
Title Postcard, Illinois Braille & Sightsaving School
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