Accession Number: 1992.4
Description: (a) Large size Improved Stainsby Braillewriter, combined model; reversed keys (keys arranged for writing braille in reverse as on a slate); chrome plated steel mechanism screwed to aluminum bed plate; pins on the bottom of the bed plate lock into corresponding holes in the board; sliding carriage with bell on left; six spring loaded point keys, space bar on right, two small carriage release levers on right; (b) aluminum alloy interpointing board, rectangular with rounded corners, holes punched in two columns of 27; black aluminum strip at top with holes pierced for the paper clamp; thick red fiber pad screwed to base; (c) aluminum alloy interlining board, rectangular with rounded corners, holes punched in two columns of 18; black aluminum strip at top with holes pierced for the paper clamp; thick red fiber pad screwed to base; serial no. on all three pieces 5519, writer designated "MK-3".
Date Made: ca. 1950
Place of Origin: London
Collection: APH Collection
History/Provenance: APH Collection
Credit Line: APH Collection, 1992.4
Subjects: Assistive technology Braillewriters Mechanical writing
Dimension Notes: (ab) 14.25 x 13.875 x 3.125" (c) 14.5 x 10.5 x .875"
Made: J. M. Glauser and Sons; Royal National Institute for the Blind
Material: Aluminum, steel, chrome, paper
Updated: 05/24/2021
