1992.387

Marburg Braille Shorthand Machine

It embosses on a roll of paper tape that is approximately 5/8 in. wide and inserted into the back of the machine. The writer is designed as a case with six keys and a spacing bar. The front of the case opens forward to reveal the keys. The keys are made of nickel and have rubber padding beneath them. The braille writer is steel and painted black.

H-2.375 W-8.25 D-5 inches

ca. 1960

Deutsche Blindenstudienanstalt (Blista)

Marburg, Germany

The German Blind Study Institute (Blista) was founded by Dr. Carl Strehl (1886-1971) in 1916 in the historic university town of Marburg to help treat and rehabilitate blinded soldiers. The institute operated a workshop to produce special tools from its inception. The production of braillewriters based on Oskar Picht's original design moved to the Blista factory after WWII.

APH Collection, 1992.387.