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