Classroom, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Melbourne, circa 1900

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Description: This is an image of children in a classroom at the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Melbourne. It shows approximately 20 children seated at desks in a classroom There is a woman seated immediately in front of some of the children holding an open book in her lap, and a man standing at a lecturn at the front of the classroom. The children appear to be reading braille or another raised text type with their fingers. This image is part of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Collection at Museums Victoria.
Date: c. 1900
Source: Museums Victoria
Rights: This image may be reused with acknowledgement given to Museums Victoria
Archival Reference: Item MM 95861
External URL: https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/1390219

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