Desk slate and frame

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Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
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Collection APH Collection
Date n.d.
Description One piece wooden board, natural finish; grooves in sides with twelve holes for slate pins; wooden paper clamp with chamfered edge; "catalog 9025" is on a sticker; slate two rows of 40 braille cells, hinged on left, rounded on right.
Made Royal National Institute for the Blind.
Material Wood, nickel, brass
Object ID 1992.51
Object Name Slate, Desk
Place of Origin London
Subjects Aids for the blind and visually handicapped.
Blind.
Boards.
Instructional aids, tools, and supplies.
Printing and writing systems.
Slates.
Title Desk slate and frame
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