Accession Number: 1990.6.1-2
Description: (.1) Braille writer, which weighs 11 pounds, has a conventional keyboard with back spacing lever on the right side of the base. Paper is wrapped around a central wooden roller and held in place by a rubber traction roller. The braille writer uses 11 1/2 in. wide paper with 41 cells to the line. The inscription on the metal plate reads: "The New Hall Braillewriter manufactured at the American Printing House for the Blind. Serial No. 2002 Louisville, Ky." Braille writer has black textured finish and polished chrome around keys. (.2) Case has wood bottom, and top frame is covered with composition board. Case has metal corners, clasps, and rivets.
Date Made: ca. 1952
Place of Origin: Louisville, KY
Collection: APH Collection
History/Provenance: APH Collection
Credit Line: APH Collection, 1990.6
Subjects: Assistive technology Braillewriters Mechanical writing
Dimension Notes: 14 x 41 cm. braille writer
Made: American Printing House for the Blind
Material: Steel, aluminum, wood, rubber, chrome
Updated: 04/16/2015
