Foundation Writer

Braillewriter

Accession Number: 1995.2a-b

Description: (a) braille writer has six black braille keys and a aluminum spacing key. There are black roller knobs on either end of the paper roller, and two folding arms extend from the back of the braille writer to support the paper. A plate on the top of the machine reads "Designed And Developed By American Foundation For The Blind, Inc. New York, N.Y." Lettering on the front, above the keys, reads "American Foundation For The Blind, Inc. New York, N.Y." and below the keys reads "Manufactured for the Foundation by L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters, Inc." A plate on the back reads "Licensed By Underwood Elliott Fisher Company." (b) carrying case: wood with black leather-like covering; fastens with two locking metal clasps; black plastic handle.

Date Made: 1933-1947

Credit Line: Gift of Pinellas County Schools, 1995.2

Subjects: Assistive technology Braillewriters. Mechanical writing.

Dimension Notes: 7 x 18 x 9 1/2 in.

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

Material: Aluminum, steel

Updated: 11/03/2014