Lavender Braillewriter

Braillewriter

Accession Number: 1998.1

Description: The Lavender Braillewriter weighs 9 pounds, 10 ounces. The case is made of Cycolac, a high impact resistant plastic; the dust cover, which snaps on to the case, is also made of Cycolac. The Lavender embosses 40 cells of braille on paper 11 1/2 inches wide. The paper is not wrapped tightly around a roller, but instead is allowed to exit through an opening in the cover in a fashion somewhat similar to a conventional typewriter. Plastic is buff colored; keys are ivory colored.

Height: 5

Width: 16

Depth: 6.5

Maker: Lavender, Raymond, designer

Place of Origin: Louisville, KY

Collection: APH Collection

History/Provenance: APH Collection

Credit Line: APH Collection, 1998.10

Subjects: Assistive technology Braillewriters Mechanical writing

Dimension Notes: overall

Made: American Printing House for the Blind.

Material: Plastic, aluminum, steel