Work on paper - Bookmark, Industrial School for the Blind N. A, Adelaide International Exhibition 1887

Significance

A rare example of an Australian colonial bookmark and also an early Braille bookmark, with the name of the recipient added in Braille. This bookmark was issued at the Adelaide International Exhibition in 1887.

Physical description

card stitched to burgundy silk ribbon printed around perimeter with T Gifford in Braille on card.

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