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