Braille slate

Slate, Desk

Accession Number:
2001.211.117
Description:
Board slate; board has pitted cells, pins, and a top-hinged frame; guide is notched on one end and has 2 pegs on back to fit holes in frame; 2 lines of 36 cells. "96" --front of guide and front of board.
Height:
14
Width:
9.75
Depth:
0.25
Date Made:
n.d.
Place of Origin:
unknown
Collection:
Ronecker Slate Collection
History/Provenance:
Ronecker Slate Collection
Credit Line:
Museum Purchase, 2001.211
Subjects:
Boards (writing) Braille Slates Tactile writing
Dimension Notes:
overall board ; 1 1/8 x 10 3/8 in. guide
Made:
unknown
Material:
Aluminum
Updated:
07/24/2015