New Hall Braillewriter

Braillewriter

Accession Number: 1990.16.1

Description: Weighs 11 pounds and 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. 4694 Louisville, Ky." Braille writer has gray textured finish.

Date Made: ca. 1970

Place of Origin: Louisville, KY

Credit Line: Gift of Ohio Resource Center for Low Incidence and Severely Handicapped, 1990.16.1.

Subjects: Assistive technology Braillewriters Mechanical writing

Made: American Printing House for the Blind

Material: Aluminum, steel, rubber, wood

Updated: 05/24/2021