| Date |
ca. 1942 |
| Description |
Braille writer has a conventional braille keyboard with a back spacing lever in the center; paper is wrapped around a central 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. A metal plate on the back contains the following information: The New Hall Braillewriter, Manufactured at the American Printing House for the Blind, Serial No. 33, Louisville, Ky." Each of the four bottom corners has a rubber pad to keep the braille writer from moving during use. Left roller knob is missing; some rust. |
| Dimensions |
H-5.5 W-15.5 D-10 inches |
| Dimension notes |
overall |
| Made |
American Printing House for the Blind |
| Material |
Aluminum, steel, wood, rubber |
| Object ID |
2001.54 |
| Object Name |
Braillewriter |
| Place of Origin |
Louisville, KY |
| Provenance/History |
Designed to be suitable for school use, the New Hall resulted from APH research that tested existing writers for durability, simplicity, and cost. Commercial typewriter parts were used to keep costs low and simplify repairs. Introduced originally in 1941, the New Hall was an updated version of the original 1892 Hall Braillewriter. A line spacer, back spacer, margin regulator and carriage release were added. The frame was cast in one piece and the carriage welded into one unit. The placement of the die box made it possible to write to the very bottom of the sheet. It was named the New Hall Braillewriter to keep Frank Hall's name associated with the appliance that he gave to the blind. The machine sold for $52.50 in 1950. The New Hall was discontinued in 1972. |
| Search Terms |
APH instructional aids, tools, and supplies |
| Subjects |
Aids for the blind and visually handicapped.
Braillewriters.
Instructional aids, tools, and supplies.
Mechanical writing. |
| Title |
New Hall Braillewriter |
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