New Hall Braillewriter

Braillewriter

Accession Number:
1992.365
Description:
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 plate on the back reads: "The New Hall Braillewriter, Manufactured at the American Printing House for the Blind, Serial no. 4922, Louisville, Ky." Braille writer lacks case.
Date Made:
ca. 1970
Place of Origin:
Louisville, KY
Subjects:
Assistive technology Braillewriters Mechanical writing
Dimension Notes:
14 x 40 x 25 cm.
Made:
American Printing House for the Blind
Material:
Aluminum, steel, wood, rubber
Updated:
03/02/2015