Clementine Koenig working with large type negatives at the American Printing House for the Blind

Print, Photographic

Accession Number: 2004.134.51.5

Description: Black-and-white glossy; close front view of Clementine Koenig examining a negative print of a large type book while holding an open printed book at the American Printing House for the Blind. Koenig wears a vertically striped blouse, a large necklace, and eyeglasses. In the background, a woman with long hair is visible working with a propped up book.

Medium: Photographic Paper

Print Size: 10" (h) x 8" (w)

Date: ca. 1967

Photographer: Not Identified

History/Provenance: Clementine Koenig, 1/27/1910 - 11/22/2002, was born in Indiana to Jacob and Josephine (Collier) Koenig. Her sister Marcella also worked at APH, listed in the 1960 census as a "platemaker."

Credit Line: (see provenance)

Subjects: Negative prints Lighting Large type books