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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.
New Hall Braillewriter - Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
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New Hall Braillewriter

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Last modified on: April 02, 2010