Object ID:
1992.64
Title:
Interlining frame
Description:
Rectangular composition board with a removable plated brass paper clamp on pins; two columns of seven holes on sides for writing guide (not included in this accession); two holes at an angle in middle of board to store the guide when not in use.
Dimensions:
H-29 W-17.9 D-1.4 cm
Date:
ca. 1970
Made by:
National Institute for the Blind
Provenance:
An interlining slate allowed the user to braille both sides of the paper by alternating lines of braille from front to back of the paper.
The National Institute for the Blind had introduced its small interlining braille frame as early as 1932 with a solid wood board, but by 1968 the board was made of composition board. NIB Cat#9017c.
The National Institute for the Blind had introduced its small interlining braille frame as early as 1932 with a solid wood board, but by 1968 the board was made of composition board. NIB Cat#9017c.
Credit Line:
Museum Collection, 1992.64
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Interlining desk slate board
Interlining desk slate board