Accession Number: 2003.185.6a-c
Description: (a) Masonite board with Masonite paper clamp at top, two knurled nickel fittings hold clamp in place; four nickel-lined holes on left side; four rubber feet on base; (b) open rectangular nickel frame that slides up or down the front of the board and is secured in position by a knurled steel pin on right; evenly spaced vertical lines scribed into lower bar of frame; (c) nickel template that fits in the frame and slides across the board to guide the writing of staff notation, with stencil-like openings for drawing straight lines, and the treble clef, bass clef, and notes; "Liessens Music Writer" is stamped at top right.
Height: 14.125
Width: 13.25
Depth: 1.75
Date Made: ca. 1948
Maker: Liessens, August
Collection: KSB Collection
History/Provenance: KSB Collection
Credit Line: Gift of the Kentucky School for the Blind, 2003.185
Subjects: Instructional aids, tools, and supplies Music for the blind and visually impaired
Dimension Notes: 14 1/4 x 11 3/8 x 3/4 in. board ; 4 1/2 x 12 3/8 x 1 in. metal guide ; 3 1/2 x 3 x 1/2 in. template
Made: American Foundation for the Blind
Material: Masonite, steel
Updated: 05/10/2017
