Object ID:
2001.211.109
Title:
Braille slate
Description:
Board slate; black plastic board has furrows, pins, and a top-hinged frame; light gray plastic guide has 2 pegs on back to fit holes in frame; 2 lines of 24 cells. "Federazione Nazionale Delle Istitutzioni Pro Ciechi - Roma" --front of frame.
Dimensions:
H-10.25 W-6.75 D-0.375 inches
Date:
n.d.
Made by:
Federazione Nazionale delle Istituzioni pro Ciechi
Place of Origin:
Rome, Italy
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.
The Federazione Nazionale Delle Istitutzioni Pro Ciechi (National Federation of Institutions for the Blind) was founded in Rome in 1921. It opened its own print shop and educational aids workshop in 1964.
The Federazione Nazionale Delle Istitutzioni Pro Ciechi (National Federation of Institutions for the Blind) was founded in Rome in 1921. It opened its own print shop and educational aids workshop in 1964.
Credit Line:
Museum Purchase, 2001.211
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Braille desk slate
Braille desk slate