Record 102/164 Catalog Record Writing Exhibit Page Home Search Image 1 of 2 Description  Braille writer, which weighs 11 pounds, has a conventional keyboard with back spacing lever on the right side of the base. Paper is wrapped around a central wooden roller and held in place by a rubber traction roller. The braille writer uses 11 1/2 in. wide paper with 41 cells to the line. The inscription on the metal place reads: "The New Hall Braillewriter manufactured at the American Printing House for the Blind. Serial No. 2285 Louisville, Ky." Braille writer has black textured finish and highly polished metal around and behind keys.

New Hall Braillewriter - Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind New Hall 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.

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