Object ID:
2001.211.20
Title:
Braille slate
Description:
Hinged pocket slate; 4 lines, 28 cells; pins up; anodized aluminum, gold-tone; "American Printing House for the Blind Louisville, KY." --top plate.
Dimensions:
H-1.75 W-8.5 D-0.25 inches
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. 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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APH pocket slate
APH pocket slate