Braille slate

Slate

Accession Number: 2001.211.19

Description: Hinged pocket slate; dark gray, "white metal" alloy; 4 lines, 22 cells; riveted external hinge; pins in bottom plate; bottom border of frame is much larger than top border; windows in upper frame have dimples to guide placement of the stylus.

Height: 2.5

Width: 6.75

Date Made: n.d.

Place of Origin: Czech Republic

Collection: Ronecker Slate Collection

History/Provenance: Ronecker Slate Collection

Credit Line: Museum Purchase, 2001.211

Subjects: Braille Slates Tactile writing

Dimension Notes: overall

Made: unknown

Material: White metal alloy

Updated: 07/24/2015