Accession Number: 1992.356
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. 3099, Louisville, Ky." Braille writer is metal painted with grey textured paint and has black wooden keys. "BPI-23056" is etched on top. Braille writer lacks case.
Height: 4.961
Width: 15.748
Depth: 10.551
Date Made: ca. 1960
Place of Origin: Louisville, KY
Credit Line: Gift of Judy Dixon, 1992.356
Subjects: Assistive technology Braillewriters Mechanical writing
Dimension Notes: overall
Made: American Printing House for the Blind
Material: Aluminum, steel, wood, rubber
Updated: 03/02/2015
