Accession Number: 1992.348
Description: Braillewriter has a label that lists the following: "Model 7, No. 1778, Banks Pocket Braille Writer, Manufactured by V.L. Martin & Co. Ltd., South Hall, Midd.x, England, Available only through Lions Clubs." Another label on the top of the item reads "Distributed by San Diego (Lions) Club, 1250 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, California." Braillewriter is made of lightweight aluminum-type metal and has black plastic keys. Item has leatherette carrying case.
Date Made: 1965-1975?
Maker: Banks, Alfred, inventor.
Place of Origin: Middlesex, England.
Credit Line: Gift of Judy Dixon, 1992.348.
Subjects: Assistive technology Braillewriters Mechanical writing
Dimension Notes: overall
Made: V.L. Martin & Co. Ltd.
Material: Aluminum, plastic, cork, steel
Updated: 02/15/2021
