1959.34

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ID Number

1959.34

Category

T&E For Communication

Sub-category

written communication T&E

Item Type

braille

Item Name

writer

Maker

Cooper Eng. & Mfg. Co.

Materials

METAL, UNKNOWN PLASTIC RUBBER WOOD, UNKNOWN

Description

Rectangular; handle on top; similar to typewriter shape and design 6 keys and one push lever (similar to piano keys)

History

The Braille system was named after its French inventor, Louis Braille in the 19th century. The system, created for the blind, consists of 6 raised dots or points in various combinations, 63 in all being possible. It is used in modified form for musical notation, mathematics, painting and writing. The Hall Braille Writer was invented by Frank H. Hall who was a superintendent of Illinois School for the Blind, however, it was manufactured by the Cooper Engineering and Manufacturing Company.

Collection Name

Museum Windsor

Subject (Fre)

Y

Subjects

Education / Éducation subject