Accession Number: 1992.13
Description: Braillewriter, 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. Braillewriter uses 11 1/2 in. wide paper with 41 cells to the line. Serial number 3939. Writer was used at the Stockmeier School, Sunnyvale, CA. The following is on the back: "Cupertino Union School District, Cupertino, CA." Carrying case included.
Date Made: ca. 1962
Place of Origin: Louisville, KY
Credit Line: Gift of Stockmeier School, 1992.13
Subjects: Assistive technology Braillewriters Mechanical writing
Dimension Notes: 15.5 x 39.5 x 25.5 cm.
Made: American Printing House for the Blind
Material: Aluminum, steel, wood, rubber
Updated: 03/02/2012