| Artist |
Banks, Alfred, inventor |
| Credit line |
Gift of Judy Dixon, 1992.404 |
| Date |
c. 1970 |
| Description |
Braillewriter has a label that lists the following: "Model 7, No. 1031, Banks Pocket Braille Writer, Manufactured by V.L. Martin & Co. Ltd., South Hall, Midd.x, England, Available only through Lions Clubs." Braillewriter's top lid is a dull green and has a black metal label with item's information. The bottom base is grey metal with black plastic keys. |
| Dimensions |
H-2.9 W-11.9 D-20 cm |
| Dimension notes |
2.9 x 11.9 x 20 cm. |
| Year Range from |
1965 |
| Year range to |
1975 |
| Made |
V.L. Martin & Co. Ltd. |
| Material |
Metal, plastic |
| Object ID |
1992.404 |
| Object Name |
Braillewriter |
| Place of Origin |
Middlesex, England |
| Provenance/History |
The Banks Pocket Braille Writer was invented by Dr. Alfred Banks of San Diego California. The item first appeared around the early 1930s. The writer has undergone various changes over the years. |
| Subjects |
Aids for the blind and visually handicapped.
Blind.
Braillewriters.
Instructional aids, tools, and supplies.
Printing and writing systems. |
| Title |
Banks Pocket Braille Writer |
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