Postcard, Ontario School for the Blind, Brantford

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Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
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Creator Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Montreal and Ontario, publisher
Date ca. 1914
Abstract Color-tinted photo shows the front of the school building, which is brick with a central tower and arched windows. View is partially blocked by trees. A fountain and large circular grassy area are in the foreground. "103,365" and a circle containing the letters "JV" are printed at the bottom left corner. "Institute for the Blind, Brantford, Ont., Canada" is printed along the top edge in red ink. Back of postcard is divided; message area has been used, but there is no stamp or postmark. "The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd. Montreal and Toronto. Printed in Great Britain" is printed along the left edge. Publisher's logo, approximately 1/2 x 1 in., is printed at the top center; consists of the letter "V" printed on one half of the world, linked by "&" to the other half of the world, which has "Sons" printed on it. "Famous" is printed above the logo and "Throughout The World" is printed beneath. Corners have slight wear.
Extent of Description 1 postcard : 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.
Object ID 2002.46
Object Name Postcard
Search Terms W. Ross Macdonald School (Brantford, Ontario, Canada)
Subjects Blind children.
Education.
Schools for the blind and visually handicapped.
School buildings
Title Postcard, Ontario School for the Blind, Brantford
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