Music and knitting classes, Yokohama Christian School for Blind Children, Japan

Album, Photograph

Accession Number: 2009.24.16.211

Description: Front of page: black-and-white glossy. Many children of different ages are arranged and playing a variety of instruments, such as the harmonica, accordion, horn, xylophone, triangle, and more. Caption says, "At the school music is stressed as a subject which will give the children many hours of happiness and some training for a future career." Reverse of page: black-and-white glossy. Students sit at tables knitting while instructors observe. In the room, windows are open, and many buildings are visible outside. Caption says, "Knitting Classes use both wool and plastic to teach the children a hand craft." Part of a photo album, pages 25 and 26 of 86.

Medium: Photographic Paper

Print Size: 4.5" (h) x 6.125" (w) - 4.5" x 6.5"

Photographer: Not identified

History/Provenance: Received with John Milton Society for the Blind (JMS) records from the American Foundation for the Blind.

Credit Line: AFB Migel Memorial Library Collection, 2009.24

Subjects: Children Children & adults Children playing musical instruments Japan Knitting Music for the blind and visually impaired Performances Schools for the blind and visually impaired Vocational education