Blind Gallery

Helen Keller with her Great Dane

Helen Keller (1880-1968) born blind deaf mute. Thanks to her governess she overcame these handicaps, studied and created in 1921 the American Foundation for the Blind. Pictured here on the S.S. Cleveland with her Great Dane dog, given to her by Robert Ltuz, a German publisher

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John Grooms Crippleage and Flower Girls Mission

John Groom's Crippleage and Flower Girls Mission. Blind and Crippled Girls making artificial flowers. John Groom's vision for orphaned and disabled girls and women to find a way to support themselves has had a lasting legacy, with a network of care homes around the country. John Groom (1845-1919) (pictured centre) set up his first mission in 1866 at the age of 21 for girls and women who needed shelter, a regular meal and a way of earning some money. Date: 1907

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Oedipus and Antigone. Engraving

Oedipus. Hero of Greek mythology. The Delphic oracle predicted that he would kill his father and marry his mother. When they discover the truth, Jocasta hangs herself and Oedipus tears out his eyes and goes into exile with his daughter Antigone. Oedipus and Antigone. Engraving by M. Weber. Colored

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