Map/tactile graphic labeling slate

Slate

Accession Number: 2001.211.104

Description: Pocket slate for map labeling; upward writing; soldered spring-type hinge; 1 line of 24 cells; no pins; raised dot every four cells on top frame; windows on cells are rectangular i.e no stylus point guides on top frame. See also 2001.211.172, stylus.

Height: 0.5

Width: 10

Date Made: n.d.

Maker: American Foundation of the Blind

Place of Origin: New York, NY

Collection: Ronecker Slate Collection

History/Provenance: Ronecker Slate Collection

Credit Line: Museum Purchase, 2001.211

Subjects: Braille Slates Tactile writing

Dimension Notes: overall

Made: American Foundation for the Blind, distributor

Material: Nickel plated brass

Updated: 07/24/2015