Stilts and bicycles, Yokohama Christian School for the Blind, Japan

Album, Photograph

Accession Number:
2009.24.16.225
Description:
Front of page: black-and-white glossy. A boy around age 12 wearing a sweater and shorts walks on an outdoor path on a set of stilts, which are approximately a foot in height. Caption says, "Stilts are known all over the world. Here one of the blind boys demonstrates his skill." Reverse of page: black-and-white glossy. A boy who is blind rides a bicycle down an outdoor path. On the right side, a person stands and watches him from behind a railing. Caption says, "Bicycling is a very popular sport but the children must be directed rather closely." Part of a photo album, pages 53 and 54 of 86.
Medium:
Photographic Paper
Print Size:
6.375" (h) x 4.5" (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:
Bicycles & tricycles Blind Blind children Children Children riding bicycles & tricycles Children walking Japan Schools for the blind and visually impaired Stilts