Accession Number: 1990.4.1-2
Description: Braillewriter 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 place reads: "The New Hall Braillewriter manufactured at the American Printing House for the Blind. Serial No. 4633 Louisville, Ky." Braille writer has gray textured finish. Case is of black leather-like material and has metal corner reinforcement. .1 braillewriter .2 case
Height: 6
Width: 17.5
Depth: 10
Weight: 311.85
Date Made: ca. 1971
Place of Origin: Louisville, KY
Collection: APH Collection
History/Provenance: APH Collection
Credit Line: APH Collection, 1990.4
Subjects: Assistive technology Braillewriters Mechanical writing
Dimension Notes: 6.25 x 17.5 x 11 in. (case)
Made: American Printing House for the Blind
Material: Steel, aluminum, wood, rubber
Updated: 03/01/2012
