Object ID:
2001.211.150
Title:
Saddle-Shaped Stylus
Description:
Blue plastic, saddle-shaped handle with 2 holes in upper portion to accommodate a string; vertical grooves in lower portion; steel tip; for use with a slate. "APH" logo molded into handle.
Dimensions:
H-2.625 Dia-1.25 inches
Date:
after 1995
Made by:
American Printing House for the Blind
Place of Origin:
Louisville, KY
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. He was the uncle of Charles Zinser, who acquired the slate collection after Ronecker's death.
Texas as a medical technician for the armed forces, and was an avid collector of slates. He was the uncle of Charles Zinser, who acquired the slate collection after Ronecker's death.
Credit Line:
Museum Purchase, 2001.211
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Stylus
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