Foundation Writer

Braillewriter

Accession Number: 1992.312

Description: Braille typewriter is of cast aluminum alloy, highly polished on the outside and lacquered; black type stenciled on the front reads "American Foundation for the Blind Inc. New York, N.Y."; on the back of the machine is "Licensed By Underwood Elliott Fisher Company."

Height: 6.75

Width: 18

Depth: 9.5

Date Made: 1933-1946

Collection: KSB Collection

History/Provenance: KSB Collection

Credit Line: Gift of the Kentucky School for the Blind, 1992.312

Subjects: Assistive technology Braillewriters Mechanical writing

Dimension Notes: overall

Made: L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters, Inc.

Material: Aluminum, hard rubber

Updated: 05/24/2021