JMG stenotype braillewriter #17
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| Date |
ca. 1925 |
| Description |
Portable braille writer in carrying case; mounted on a green felt-covered wood base which forms part of the carrying case. Embosses a roll of paper tape which is 15/16 of an inch in width. Folding paper-holding mechanism extends 4 1/2 inches beyond the width of the braille writer. Has six conventional keys and a spacing key (located in the center). "JMG No. 17" is stamped on top of braille writer. |
| Dimension notes |
4 1/2 x 8 x 9 1/2 in. |
| Made |
J.M. Glauser & Sons, Ltd. |
| Material |
Metal. |
| Object ID |
1999.33.1 |
| Object Name |
Braillewriter |
| Place of Origin |
London, England. |
| Provenance/History |
Made for the Royal Institute for the Blind, England. |
| Subjects |
Aids for the blind and visually handicapped.
Braillewriters.
Mechanical writing. |
| Title |
JMG stenotype braillewriter #17 |
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Last modified on: April 02, 2010
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