| Collection |
APH Collection |
| Date |
ca. 1930 |
| Description |
"Perkins Inst. Model 13" is stamped on both parts. Nickel-plated braille slate has four rows of 34 cells and downward pins. Wooden board has metal paper clamp at top, two recessed lines of seven holes for the slate pins. |
| Dimension notes |
Slate ; 27 x .2 x 4.3 cm. |
| Made |
Howe Press, Perkins School for the Blind. |
| Material |
Nickel, brass, wood |
| Object ID |
1992.46a-b |
| Object Name |
Slate, Desk |
| Place of Origin |
Watertown, MA |
| Provenance/History |
This model was available from the Howe Press at the Perkins Institution as early as 1927. |
| Subjects |
Aids for the blind and visually handicapped.
Boards.
Braille
Instructional aids, tools, and supplies.
Printing and writing systems.
Slates. |
| Title |
Desk slate with board |
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