| Date |
1949 |
| Description |
The braille writer weighs approximately 15 pounds and has a metal body with textured black finish. It uses 12-inch wide paper that remains flat during brailling. The carriage moves from right to left. The keys are a black plastic-type of material. On the top is a transparent label with yellow print which reads: "Braille Institute of America Inc., BIA, Portable Braille Writer, pat. pend." The carrying case weighs approximately 4 pounds. It has a black textured finish, leather handle, and metal corner reinforcements. The Braille Institute of America logo and the words "Portable Braille Writer" are on the front. The lid is removable and a metal spring clip is attached to the inside to hold paper. The bottom of the case serves as the base for the braille writer. |
| Dimension notes |
15 x 34 x 18.9 cm. |
| Made |
Braille Institute of America |
| Material |
Aluminum, steel, plastic, chrome |
| Object ID |
1992.354 |
| Object Name |
Braillewriter |
| Place of Origin |
Los Angeles |
| Subjects |
Aids for the blind and visually handicapped.
Blind.
Braillewriters.
Instructional aids, tools, and supplies.
Mechanical writing. |
| Title |
Atkinson Portable Braillewriter |
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