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