The Blind Fiddler

Issue No.

248-2

Date Released

27 May 1916

Stories in this Issue:

Story No. within this Issue: 3 / 4
Summary: [SUBTITLE]: "Heroes who have lost their sight in the service of the country, dance with their nurses with a courage that defies affliction." Man playing a violin as three couples of dancing soldiers and nurses whirl round to the music. More couples dancing in same area. Most of the male dancers appear to be blind.
Keywords: Music and dance; Casualties; Disabled persons
Length of story (in feet): 59

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