Lavender Braillewriter

Braillewriter

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