Object ID:
2001.211.97
Title:
Interpoint Pocket Slate
Description:
Hinged pocket slate; gold anodized aluminum; 4 lines of 28 cells; pins up; 2 pins offset in bottom plate. "Amer. Printing House For The Blind Louisville, KY." --front of slate.
Dimensions:
H-1.75 W-8.5 inches
Date:
ca. 1990
Made by:
American Printing House for the Blind
Place of Origin:
Louisville, KY
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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