Foundation Writer

Braillewriter

Accession Number: 1992.344

Description: Braille writer 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." The machine was manufactured for the foundation by L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters, Inc. The serial number is #6-2670. A metal plate on the back reads "Licensed By Underwood Elliott Fisher Company."

Date Made: 1933-47

Credit Line: Gift of Judy Dixon, 1992.344

Subjects: Assistive technology Braillewriters Mechanical writing

Dimension Notes: 6 3/4 x 18 x 9 1/2 in.

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

Material: Aluminum, steel

Updated: 12/14/2020