Tactile letters of the alphabet in masonite cut-outs

Card, Alphabet

Accession Number:
2003.206.1-2
Description:
Each letter of the alphabet, from A to Z, is routed out in a separate rectangular piece of masonite. Each routed piece and another unrouted piece of the same size, spaced 1 1/2 in. behind it, are fitted into two side birch pieces, which form a frame. A sliding button of wood and metal rests inside the open shape of the letter and can be moved along the shape. The letter shapes vary from 2 to 4 inches in size. The masonite letter pieces are stored in two rows in a wooden tray. 2003.206.1a-z - 26 letter pieces; 2003.206.2 - wooden box.
Height:
6
Width:
3.25
Depth:
0.5
Date Made:
n.d.
Maker:
[unknown]
Place of Origin:
[unknown]
Credit Line:
Museum Purchase, 2003.206
Subjects:
Alphabets (Writing systems) Printing and writing systems Instructional aids, tools, and supplies
Dimension Notes:
Tray measures: 13 x 8.25 x 2 in.
Material:
Masonite, wood, metal
Updated:
11/01/2019