Object ID:
1999.31.1-2
Title:
Marburg-Lahn braillewriter
Description:
Metal braillewriter has a wooden paper roller, a back-space lever on the right side, and a carriage release lever on the left side. There are six braille keys with a spacing key in the middle. The keys are made of wood and topped with ivory. It is attached to the bottom of the carrying case, which serves as its base and raises the overall height to 5 7/8 in. The number "2175" is on the top left-side. "Made in US-Zone of Germany," is stamped on the front, and a nameplate attached directly below reads "Blindenstudienanstalt Marburg-Lahn."
Wooden carrying case has black leatherette covering, a metal lock on the front, and a metal handle painted with black enamel. Top lifts completely off.
.1 - braillewriter
.2 - carrying case
Wooden carrying case has black leatherette covering, a metal lock on the front, and a metal handle painted with black enamel. Top lifts completely off.
.1 - braillewriter
.2 - carrying case
Dimensions:
H-6.75 W-15.75 L-11 inches
Date:
ca. 1946
Made by:
Deutsche Blindenstudienanstalt (Blista)
Place of Origin:
Marburg-Lahn, Germany
Provenance:
The braille writer is basically an updated version of a Picht.
The German Blind Study Institute (Blista) was founded in 1916 in the historic university town of Marburg to help treat and rehabilitate blinded soldiers. The institute operated a workshop to produce special tools from its inception. The production of braillewriters based on Oskar Picht's original design moved to the Blista factory after WWII.
The German Blind Study Institute (Blista) was founded in 1916 in the historic university town of Marburg to help treat and rehabilitate blinded soldiers. The institute operated a workshop to produce special tools from its inception. The production of braillewriters based on Oskar Picht's original design moved to the Blista factory after WWII.
Credit Line:
Museum Purchase, 1999.31
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Marburg Braillewriter
Marburg Braillewriter
Marburg Braillewriter
Marburg Braillewriter