1959.35

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ID Number

1959.35

Category

T&E For Communication

Sub-category

written communication T&E

Item Type

braille

Item Name

slate

Materials

WOOD, UNKNOWN METAL, BRASS METAL, STEEL

Measurements

overall: 11 1/4 in x 14 in

Description

(.1) Rectangular; 12 holes on each side to position; 2 brass pegs fit holes in hinged wooden bar (.2.01) 3 double rows of impressed dots; 1 round corner; 2 pegs to hold in place (.2.02) Grid; divides dots into sets of four; 1 round corner; hole at each end (.3) Stylus - bulb-shaped

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. Called a New York Slate by donor.

Collection Name

Museum Windsor

Subject (Fre)

Y

Subjects

Education / Éducation subject

New York place