Accession Number: 2009.3.1-2
Description: A section of the green rubber mold used to make the Tactile Map of Frankfort Avenue, and the thermoformed paper pattern from which the mold section was formed. Mapped area of this section extends from Haldeman Avenue to Pope Street and includes a map key, compass rose, and the following features: city blocks, textured sidewalks, open circles at three intersections to indicate traffic lights, markings for stone wall fencing, and braille labeling. Paper pattern was made from a collage master and is attached with masking tape to a brown fiberboard. Mold was produced by pouring rubber over the pattern, which was set in a wood frame. 2009.3.1 - mold; 2009.3.2 - paper pattern
Height: 14.75
Width: 20.5
Depth: 0.5
Date Made: 2008
Maker: Poppe, Tom
Place of Origin: Louisville, KY
Collection: APH Collection
History/Provenance: APH Collection
Credit Line: APH Collection, 2009.3
Subjects: Maps Maps for the blind and visually impaired Molds
Dimension Notes: Paper pattern measures 14.40 x 20.1 in. on a board measuring 16 x 21.25 in.
Made: American Printing House for the Blind
Material: Rubber/Paper/Wood
Updated: 08/20/2010
