Digital Commonwealth — Perkins School for the Blind
Cafe Des Aveugles, Caricature Parisienne
Martinet, Achille Louis, 1806-1877 · [ca. 1750–1920]
Color engraving by Martinet. Caricature of a cafe full of people who are blind. Various shenanigans take place including spills, indecent touching, and pickpocketing. This same scene was said to have inspired Valentin Huay to educate the blind. Notes: A Paris chez Martinet, rue duCoq St. Honore. Depose a la Bibliotheque Imperiale.
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