Object ID:
2001.211.19
Title:
Braille slate
Description:
Hinged pocket slate; dark gray, "white metal" alloy; 4 lines, 22 cells; riveted external hinge; pins in bottom plate; bottom border of frame is much larger than top border; windows in upper frame have dimples to guide placement of the stylus.
Dimensions:
H-2.5 W-6.75 inches
Date:
n.d.
Made by:
unknown
Place of Origin:
Czech Republic
Provenance:
Item is 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, sold the slate collection after Ronecker's death.
Texas as a medical technician for the armed forces, and was an avid collector of slates. His nephew, Charles Zinser, sold the slate collection after Ronecker's death.
Credit Line:
Museum Purchase, 2001.211
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Braille slate
Braille slate