Tactile Printing : First Books and Early Presses
Object ID:
1992.273
Title:
Embossing plate for raised-line drawing, "Isotopes of Hydrogen"
Description:
Embossing plate used to produce a tactile illustration on paper. Part of original drawing (paper pattern) used to create illustration on plate remains glued on plate front.
Braille title on plate: "Fig. 2 Isotopes of Hydrogen."
Dimensions:
H-9.44 L-12.37 inches
Date:
ca. 1980
Made by:
American Printing House for the Blind
Place of Origin:
Louisville, KY
Provenance:
Item was previously used to make tactile graphics at APH before being transferred to the museum.
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