Postcard, Overbrook School for the Blind, Pennsylvania

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Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
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Creator Art Post Card Co.
Date between 1901-1907
Abstract Front of black and white postcard shows a photo of the Mediterranean-style school building, with children standing among flowering shrubs in the foreground. "210 Cloister Detail" is printed beneath the photo. At top right is printed "Greeting from The School for the Blind, Overbrook, Pa.," and at bottom left is "Art Post Card Co. Philadelphia, Pa." Reverse is undivided and unused, with "Authorized by Act of Congress of May 19, 1898" printed at center. Corners on reverse are yellowed.
Extent of Description 1 postcard : 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.
Object ID 2003.81
Object Name Postcard
Search Terms Overbrook School for the Blind (PA)
Subjects Blind children.
Education.
Schools for the blind and visually handicapped.
School buildings
Title Postcard, Overbrook School for the Blind, Pennsylvania
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