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Description
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| 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 and is an integral part of the writer, serving as its base. The carrying case has a black textured finish, leather handle, and metal corner reinforcements. It bears a Braille Institute of America logo and the words "Portable Braille Writer" beside the handle. A metal spring clip, attached to the inside of the lid, holds paper. Serial number 6-33-B is on the bottom left side of the braille writer. |
Atkinson Portable Braillewriter
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Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
Image Courtesy Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind. Note: use of some materials may be restricted, please call before publishing in any format.
| Atkinson Portable Braillewriter |
Image Courtesy Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind. Note: use of some materials may be restricted, please call before publishing in any format.