Postcard, Texas Institution for the Blind
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| Creator |
unknown |
| Date |
1908 postmark |
| Abstract |
On the front of the postcard is a color-tinted photo of the front of the school building. The building is brick with white wood columns along the front entrance. There are two balcony levels above the front entrance; each balcony has white columns and wood trim. There are several trees in front of the building, and the property is bordered by a decorative iron fence. In the single border at bottom is printed "State Institution for the Blind. Austin, Texas." A message is also handwritten in ink in the border. The date "1/28/08" is handwritten in ink at top left. The back is divided, used, and postmarked Jan 31, 1908. Along left edge is printed a logo with the letter "S" in the middle and "St. Louis - Leipzig. Printed in Germany." Slight foxing; faded. |
| Extent of Description |
1 postcard : 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. |
| Object ID |
2003.6 |
| Object Name |
Postcard |
| Search Terms |
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired |
| Subjects |
Blind children.
Education.
Schools for the blind and visually handicapped.
School buildings |
| Title |
Postcard, Texas Institution for the Blind |
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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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For more information contact the museum at 502-899-2365 museum@aph.org
Last modified on: April 02, 2010
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