| Collection |
APH Collection |
| Artist |
Poppe, Tom |
| Credit line |
APH Collection, 2009.6. |
| Date |
1996 |
| Description |
Blue plastic rectangular chassis with rounded corners, 12.5 x 9.5 white Plexiglas panel fits into window on front; molded into lower right of frame, "APH"; black on/off toggle and dial dimmer on top; jack for AC/DC adapter in top, right; blue plastic foot swivels from sides to adjust viewing angle, push buttons on sides lock position; two (2) battery compartments on bottom, each holding three (3) "D" size batteries; four (4) black rubber feet on bottom of chassis; black plastic AC/DC power adapter with cord and cylindrical DC connector, stamped "18716". |
| Dimensions |
H-14 W-18 D-3 inches |
| Dimension notes |
Overall |
| Made |
American Printing House for the Blind |
| Material |
Plastic, Plexiglas |
| Object ID |
2009.6.21 |
| Object Name |
Aid, Instructional |
| Place of Origin |
Louisville, KY |
| People |
Frere, Suzette
Poppe, Tom |
| Provenance/History |
The original Light Box was introduced in 1984 for developing the use of low vision, stimulating an awareness of light and color, and shapes of objects. It had been approved for production following presentation of the prototype to the APH Educational Aids Committee in November 1981. It was inspired by home made units already being used in classrooms. The portable "mini" Light Box was added to the catalog in 1996. The APH Project Director was Suzette Frere. Both Light Boxes were designed in the APH model shop by Tom Poppe. |
| Search Terms |
American Printing House for the Blind |
| Subjects |
Low vision
Preschool children
Multi-handicapped children |
| Title |
Mini Light Box |
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