Dining Hall, Kentucky School for the Blind

Print, Photographic

Accession Number: 2004.134.45.19

Description: Black-and-white matte; large empty dining hall at the Kentucky School for the Blind. The room is large and open; there are six visible metallic support beams in the center of the room. There are approximately 10 tables visible; each is set with a white table cloth and individual place settings; most place settings consist of a plate, a napkin, a glass, and a teacup. There are pitchers of water, salt and pepper shakers, and creamer in the center of the tables. The chairs vary in style but are mostly round-topped wooden chairs. There is a large cabinet in the background of the room and a wall clock on the right wall. Multiple single strand bulbs hang from the ceiling.

Medium: Photographic Paper

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

Date: ca. 1902

History/Provenance: Museum obtained a copy from the University of Louisville Photographic Archives, Special Collections. Copyrights and usage contact the University of Louisville Photographic Archives.

Credit Line: (see provenance)

Subjects: Dining tables Dining rooms Schools for the blind and visually impaired