Accession Number: 1992.343
Description: (a) Small Size Improved Stainsby Braille Writer; reverse key model, i.e. downward writing with six keys, three on each side of a carriage, that move right to left along a rail; key positions reversed as for writing with a slate (three keys on right, from top to bottom, are for dot positions 1, 2, and 3; three keys on left, from top to bottom, are for dot positions 4, 5, and 6); chrome-plated steel, aluminum base; pair of carriage release levers on right; bell on left indicates end of line; pegs at each end of writer base fit into the accompanying board; "MK3-M9603" is stamped on the top, lower right corner (b) aluminum board folds in two places vertically; 20 holes along both long sides to accomodate the braille writer, mounting holes on top for paper clamp; "V.L. Martin Company, for Royal National Institute For The Blind, London, W.I." is stamped at the top center; stamped in upper right, "M9603"; red paper pad screwed to base; (c) carrying case has brown faux leather covering over fiberboard with brass reinforced corners and leather handle; hinged lid, two tinplate locks, green felt lining; (d) wooden interpoint anti-sag ruler.
Height: 11
Width: 8.4
Depth: 0.5
Date Made: ca. 1970
Place of Origin: England
Credit Line: Gift of Judy Dixon, 1992.343
Subjects: Assistive technology Braillewriters Mechanical writing
Dimension Notes: overall
Made: V.L. Martin Company; Royal National Institute for the Blind
Material: Chrome, steel; aluminum, leather, fiberboard
Updated: 04/16/2018
