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Helen Keller

Keller photo ready for display

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Keller photo ready for display

At one time, the most famous handicapped person in the world. A severe fever at age 19 months left Keller blind and deaf. At age six Keller met Anne Sullivan (later Anne Sullivan Macy), the teacher who taught Keller the alphabet, thereby opening the world to her. Keller became an excellent student and eventually attended Radcliffe College, where she graduated with honors in 1904. During her lifetime Keller was regarded as one of America’s most inspirational figures. Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 6.5 photo, affixed to a 6 x 9 mount, signed on the mount in pencil, “Sincerely your friend, Helen Keller.” Double matted and framed with four small photos of Keller and three small plaques, two containing quotes attributed to Keller, to an overall size of 24.25 x 22. In fine condition, with scattered silvering and a few light spots to to photo. R&R COA. Oversized.

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  • Dates: #318 - Ended February 14, 2007