Accession Number: 2010.25.4
Description: Rectangular, light green vacuum formed plastic tactile map of Africa; water denoted by horizontal lines, land in physical relief; rivers denoted by solid lines, some features keyed by single braille symbol; braille grid indicators around border of map; legend in lower left in braille and raised letters, "ASIA/PHYSICAL/1:23,500,000/A.F.O.B./106 RUE DE LA POMPE/PARIS"; maker's mark beside legend, "JS"; stamped on reverse, "MADE IN FRANCE".
Height: 15.5
Width: 19.5
Depth: 0.5
Date Made: ca. 1950
Maker: American Foundation for Overseas Blind
Place of Origin: Paris, France
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Sheila Amato, 2010.25.
Subjects: Geography Instructional aids, tools, and supplies Asia Tactile graphics Maps
Dimension Notes: overall
Made: American Foundation for Overseas Blind
Material: Plastic
Updated: 06/28/2021
