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