| Collection |
KSB Collection |
| Credit line |
Gift of the Kentucky School for the Blind, 2003.185 |
| Date |
n.d. |
| Description |
2003.185.124a - Swivel desk slate made of brass with 2 lines of 35 braille cells; two pegs on the back fit into the holes in the board; a blunt peg on the front right secures the slate in a closed position. 2003.185.124b - Wooden board with two sets of 7 holes to accomodate slate. A hinged wooden clamp at top has pins to secure paper. Initials are carved into the front and back of the board. Wood is worn and scratched. |
| Dimension notes |
1 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. slate ; 11 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 1/2 in. board |
| Made |
unknown |
| Material |
Brass slate ; wood, metal board |
| Object ID |
2003.185.124a-b |
| Object Name |
Slate, Desk |
| Place of Origin |
unknown |
| Provenance/History |
Item was removed from the KSB History Room. |
| Subjects |
Aids for the blind and visually handicapped.
Blind.
Braille.
Slates.
Tactile writing. |
| Title |
Braille desk slate with board |
