Sensory Cylinder Set

Kit, Learning

Accession Number: 2014.33

Description: Set of six weighted cardboard cylinders, covered with a textured black paper and sealed on the ends with tinplate caps; various colored fabric circles and white textured plastics are glued to the caps; (a) dark green velvet, smooth texture, 300 gram weight; (b) purple cotton twill, smooth texture, 200 gram weight; (c) purple satin, rough texture, 300 gram weight; (d) orange cotton twill, rough texture, 100 gram weight; (e) gold velvet, medium texture, 200 gram weight; (f) green satin, medium texture, 100 gram weight; (g) four page paper product sheet with description and suggested classroom activities, includes a sticker on cover assuring "This Product Meets U.S. Government Standards." Each of the cylinders was marked in gold marker with inventory number "USDB 30033367".

Height: 3

Date Made: ca. 1978

Maker: American Printing House for the Blind

Place of Origin: Louisville, KY

Credit Line: Museum Purchase, 2014.33.

Subjects: Blind children Educational toys Multiple disabilities

Dimension Notes: Each cylinder is 3"H x 2.75" dia. Flyer is 8.5 x 5.5"

Made: American Printing House for the Blind

Material: Paper, tinplate, cotton

Updated: 04/21/2017