Wading and digging in the harbor, Yokohama Christian School for Blind Children, Japan

Print, Photographic

Accession Number: 2009.24.16.279

Description: Two photographs: .279a: Several children wade through shallow water in the harbor with adult chaperones, rolling pants up to avoid getting them wet. Behind them, there are buildings, hills, and trees on the shore. The number "59" is handwritten in blue ink in the top left corner. .279b: Children dig in the harbor sand at low tide to find shells. Two children climb on a sailboat on the sand under the observation of the boat owner. There is harbor in the background, along with buildings, hills, and trees on the shore. The number "60" is handwritten in blue ink in the top right. Reverse of photos are blank. Descriptive paper: handwritten in blue ink, "54 55 56-59 { pictures taken at beach where land has been secured to build eventually but use tents temporarily for Fresh air camp for blind children during summer."

Medium: Photographic Paper

Print Size: 3.25" (h) x 5.25" (w) - 3" x 6.375"

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: Blind Blind children Boats Harbors Japan School children School field trips Teachers of the blind and visually impaired