| Collection |
KSB Collection |
| Artist |
Liessens, August |
| Artist2 |
Liessens, August, 1894-1954 |
| Credit line |
Gift of the Kentucky School for the Blind, 2003.185 |
| Date |
ca. 1940 |
| Description |
2003.185.6a - Masonite board with wood clamp at top for holding paper. Two metal fasteners hold clamp in place. 2003.185.6b - Open metal frame that slides up or down the front of the board and is secured in position by a turning pin. 2003.185.6c - Metal template that fits in the frame and slides across the board to guide the writing of staff notation, with notched openings for drawing straight lines, and openings for drawing the treble clef, bass clef, and notes. "Liessens Music Writer" is stamped on the back, at top right. |
| Made |
American Foundation for the Blind |
| Material |
Masonite, steel |
| Object ID |
2003.185.6a-c |
| Object Name |
Guide, Writing |
| People |
Liessens, August |
| Provenance/History |
August Liessens (1894-1954), an organist and professor of music who was visually impaired, invented the Liessen Music Writer for blind users to write musical notation. The machine was marketed by the American Foundation for the Blind. |
| Search Terms |
American Foundation for the Blind |
| Subjects |
Aids for the blind and visually handicapped.
Instructional aids, tools, and supplies.
Music for the blind and visually handicapped. |
| Title |
Liessens Music Writer |
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