Object ID:
2003.185.122
Title:
Marks Writing Guide
Creator:
Marks, Robert
Description:
The guide has two parallel rods attached to a small carriage that can be moved up and down at regular intervals along a larger rod attached to a masonite board. Paper is held in place by a metal clamp at the top of the board. "Marks Writing Guide Pat. 2530437" --inscribed on metal clamp. Includes operating instructions, a product brochure, and a product registration card.
Dimensions:
H-13 W-9 inches
Date:
ca. 1960
Made by:
Queens, NY
Provenance:
Patent 2530437 was issued on November 21, 1950 to Robert A. Marks of Queens, NY for a writing guide for the blind. Marks was an osteopath who was blind himself. Instructions reproduced in file. Distributed by the American Foundation for the Blind.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Kentucky School for the Blind, 2003.185
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Marks Writing Guide
Marks Writing Guide