Accession Number: 2002.5.1
Scope & Content: A standard, color-print map of Scotland is affixed to a cardboard backing and embossed to indicate rivers and mountains. Landmasses are raised above water areas, with mountains slightly elevated. Insets of Glasgow and Edinburgh are not embossed. Degrees of longitude and latitude are provided along the perimeter in braille. Includes an embossed scale of miles at the bottom left corner. Above this is the title "Scotland" in braille. A single braille letter marks certain points on the map. "Copyright K.338" is printed at the bottom left corner. "G.W. Bacon & Co., Ltd., Norwich St. London, E.C.4." is printed at the bottom right corner. The letters "AZ" and a logo with a unicorn and the word "Dixotype" are stamped in black ink on the back, bottom right. The map was produced by the National Institute for the Blind, London. It is one of a set of two raised-relief maps of Scotland, the other indicates rivers and towns (see 2002.5.2). Some wrinkles along the front left and bottom edges.
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Subjects: Geography Maps for the blind and visually impaired Scotland Tactile graphics