- Accession Number:
- 1990.3.1-2
- Description:
- (.1) Braille writer, which weighs 11 pounds, has a conventional keyboard with back spacing lever on the right side of the base. Paper is wrapped around a central wooden roller and held in place by a rubber traction roller. The braille writer uses 11 1/2 in. wide paper with 41 cells to the line. The inscription on the metal plate reads: "The New Hall Braillewriter, Manufactured at the American Printing House for the Blind. Serial No. 1804 Louisville, Ky." (.2) Case is of black leather-like material, has metal corner reinforcement, and clasps.
- Height:
- 6.102362205
- Width:
- 15.5511811
- Depth:
- 10.03937008
- Date Made:
- 1951
- Place of Origin:
- Louisville, KY
- Collection:
- APH Collection
- History/Provenance:
- APH Collection
- Credit Line:
- APH Collection, 1990.3
- Subjects:
- Assistive technology Braillewriters Mechanical writing
- Dimension Notes:
- 15.5 x 39.5 x 25.5 cm.
- Made:
- American Printing House for the Blind
- Material:
- Aluminum, steel, wood, rubber
- Updated:
- 10/17/2012
