Dissected map of South America

Map

Accession Number:
1992.306
Description:
Made of lightweight pieces of wood, set into a wooden frame; pieces form relief map of South America; rivers and mountains are marked; names of countries and capitals are printed around the edges of the map in raised letters; sliding lid to the frame and some of the pieces to the map are missing.
Height:
12.25
Width:
9.875
Depth:
1.625
Date Made:
1870-1900
Place of Origin:
Louisville, KY
Collection:
KSB Collection
History/Provenance:
KSB Collection
Credit Line:
Gift of the Kentucky School for the Blind, 1992.306
Subjects:
Geography Instructional aids, tools, and supplies Maps for the blind and visually impaired South America Tactile graphics
Dimension Notes:
overall
Made:
American Printing House for the Blind
Material:
Wood
Updated:
03/29/2021