Stereotype Machine

Machine, Stereotype

Accession Number:
1992.264
Description:
Stereotype machine has a 47 in. x 30 in. wood base; black painted iron with decorative striping and scrolls in gold and red; paint is chipped; has been motorized and a switch added; label reads "State of Illinois, Illinois School for the Blind, 2406, Do not transfer without Permit," metal tag on front "328." Used mostly for maps; had half space.
Height:
36
Width:
44
Depth:
16
Date Made:
ca. 1900
Maker:
Hall, Frank
Place of Origin:
Illinois
Collection:
APH Collection
History/Provenance:
APH Collection
Credit Line:
APH Collection, 1992.264
Subjects:
Embossing (Printing) Printing and writing systems Tactile printing process Braille printers Braille Embossing presses Stereotype machines
Dimension Notes:
overall
Material:
Wood, cast iron, steel, brass
Updated:
11/15/2018