Accession Number: 1990.20.1
Description: This machine is essentially an up-to-date version of the Picht writer; accommodates sheets of paper up to 11 inches with a maximum of 41 cells per line; features back space lever, carriage release lever, and right and left margin stops; keyboard has six keys and a space bar; writer and case weigh 14 pounds; wooden roller; exterior is finished with grey-brown enamel; black wooden keys, cream colored enamel tops; black and gold transfer label on front reads "Blindenstudienanstalt Blista Marburg-Lahn-Germany"; "Blista Marburg-Lahn-Germany" is stamped in metal on lower left side; serial# 5514; wooden case covered with paper on the interior; black fabric on the exterior; metal handle with black gloss enamel; steel latch and angled top. A key is in the case.
Date Made: ca. 1966
Place of Origin: Marburg/Lahn, Germany
Subjects: Assistive technology Braillewriters. Mechanical writing
Dimension Notes: 13 x 37 x 31 cm.
Made: Deutsche Blindenstudienanstalt (Blista)
Material: Metal, rubber, wood.
Updated: 03/08/2016
