Object ID:
2001.211.98
Title:
Braille slate
Description:
Hinged pocket slate; 4 lines of 32 cells; pins in bottom. Japanese characters on front of top plate, along right edge.
Dimensions:
H-1.75 W-7.375 inches
Date:
n.d.
Made by:
unknown
Place of Origin:
Japan
Provenance:
Part of a slate collection that belonged to David Ronecker (1918-2001). He was blind since birth, attended the Missouri School for the Blind, worked in
Texas as a medical technician for the armed forces, and was an avid collector of slates. His nephew, Charles Zinser, acquired the slate collection after his death.
Texas as a medical technician for the armed forces, and was an avid collector of slates. His nephew, Charles Zinser, acquired the slate collection after his death.
Credit Line:
Museum Purchase, 2001.211
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Braille slate
Braille slate