Postcard, Pennsylvania School for the Blind, Overbrook

Postcard

Accession Number: 2001.136

Scope & Content: Black and white photo of archway; a columned entry is partially visible. "Greetings from The School for the Blind, Overbrook, Pa." is printed at upper right corner. Picture is flush with upper edge, leaving a one-inch margin along the bottom for a message. "Archway Detail" is printed beneath the picture, along with a postcard number (?11), which is partially covered by a handwritten message. "Art Post Card Co., Philadelphia, PA." is printed along the bottom left edge. Back is undivided and addressed. Postmark is not clear. "Authorized by Act of Congress of May 19, 1898" is printed 1 1/4 in. from the center top edge. Slight discoloration.

Manufacture Date: postmark 1906?

Creator: Art Post Card Company, Philadelphia

Interview Date: / /

Credit Line: Museum Purchase, 2001.136

Publish Date: postmark 1906?

Subjects: Blind children. Education. Schools for the blind and visually impaired School buildings