Object ID:
1995.6.1
Title:
Metal embossing plate for producing Moon Type
Description:
Zinc embossing plate used at the American Printing House for the Blind to print tactile Moon Type alphabet sheets that also included the phrase "God Is Love" in the same raised type. An onion-skin paper pattern of the same text, handwritten in pencil, is taped to the front of the plate.
Dimensions:
W-4.5 L-12.5 inches
Date:
n.d
Made by:
American Printing House for the Blind
Place of Origin:
Louisville, KY
Provenance:
Embossing plate was stored at APH and transferred to the APH Museum in 1995.
Credit Line:
APH Collection, 1995.6
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Embossing plate, Moon Type
Embossing plate, Moon Type