Metal embossing plate for producing Moon Type

Plate, Embossing

Accession Number:
1995.6.1
Description:
Zinc embossing plate used at the American Printing House for the Blind to print tactile Moon Type alphabet sheets that also included the phrase "God Is Love" in the same raised type. An onion-skin paper pattern of the same text, handwritten in pencil, is taped to the front of the plate.
Width:
4.5
Length:
12.5
Date Made:
n.d
Place of Origin:
Louisville, KY
Collection:
APH Collection
History/Provenance:
APH Collection
Credit Line:
APH Collection, 1995.6
Subjects:
Embossing (Printing) Printing and writing systems Printing plates
Made:
American Printing House for the Blind
Material:
Zinc; paper
Updated:
07/29/2015