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Recital Room at the State School for the Blind

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Music recital room at the State School for the Blind with seven rows of seating, a piano and cello. Adorning the front wall is the Latin phrase "Lux Oritur" ("A light arises").

Date Created:
1893
Creator:
Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908

Publication Information

Creator Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908
Date Created 1893

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin state institutions photographs, 1893
Call Number PH 1682

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013YQT
Legacy ID
WHi 25792

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