Hall Braille Writer

Braillewriter

Accession Number: 2002.96.1

Description: The paper used is 11-inches wide, inserted from the back of the machine, and passes between two rubber-covered rollers. The paper is then stored in a hollow drum. The braille writer has wooden keys. Serial number is 22961. "Made by Cooper Eng. & Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill, U.S.A." and the serial no. are stamped in the metal at top. "The Hall BrailleWriter" is painted in gold lettering on the black enamel finish at top.

Date Made: ca. 1921

Maker: Hall, Frank, inventor

Place of Origin: Chicago

Credit Line: Gift of Evelyn Comstock, 2002.96

Subjects: Assistive technology Braillewriters Mechanical writing.

Dimension Notes: 5 1/2 x 14 x 9 in.

Made: Cooper Engineering & Manufacturing Company

Material: Metal, rubber, wood

Updated: 07/25/2013