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