- Accession Number:
- 1990.27
- Description:
- The Lavender Braillewriter weighs 9 pounds, 10 ounces. The case is made of Cycolac, a high impact resistant plastic; the dust cover, which snaps on to the case, is also made of Cycolac. The Lavender writer embosses 40 cells of braille on paper 11 1/2 inches wide. The paper is not wrapped tightly around a roller, but instead is allowed to exit through an opening in the cover in a fashion somewhat similar to a conventional typewriter. A metal plate on the top is inscribed "Lavender Braille Writer." The bottom plate reads: "The Lavender Braillewriter, Serial No. L 0685, Manufactured by the American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville, Ky., U.S.A." Production of Lavender braillewriters with larger keys began in 1966. A plate on the back is inscribed "Cupertino Union School District 1248, Cupertino, Calif." "CUSD 1248" inscribed on bottom.
- Date Made:
- 1962
- Maker:
- Lavender, Raymond, designer
- Place of Origin:
- Louisville, KY
- Credit Line:
- Gift of the Stockmeir School, Sunnyvale, California, 1990.27
- Subjects:
- Assistive technology Blind. Braillewriters. Instructional aids, tools, and supplies. Mechanical writing.
- Dimension Notes:
- 12 x 42 x 14 cm.
- Made:
- American Printing House for the Blind
- Material:
- Plastic.
- Updated:
- 04/15/2014
