Braille shorthand writer, Model J

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Description Manufactured for the Royal National Institute for the Blind, London; embosses 15/16 inch-wide paper tape (one roll stored with machine); black plastic keys with rubber pads beneath make this a "silent" machine; wooden case has gray leather-like covering, a removable lid with metal clasp, and a plastic handle on top of the cover. Braille writer is crackle blue and black metal and is bolted to a wooden base that forms the bottom of the case. "Model J No. 057 Ernest F. Moy Ltd. Royal National Institute For The Blind London England." --metal plate above keys. Similar to the Matrix braille writer.
Dimension notes 6 x 6 x 11 in. braille writer ; 7 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. case .
Made Ernest F. Moy Ltd.
Material Metal, plastic, rubber braille writer ; wood, plastic,
Object ID 2002.26
Object Name Braillewriter
Place of Origin England
Search Terms Royal National Institute for the Blind
Subjects Aids for the blind and visually handicapped.
Braillewriters.
Mechanical writing.
Title Braille shorthand writer, Model J
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