2009.6.21

APH Mini-Lite Box

Poppe, Tom

Blue plastic rectangular chassis with rounded corners, 12.5 x 9.5 white Plexiglas panel fits into window on front; molded into lower right of frame, "APH"; black on/off toggle and dial dimmer on top; jack for AC/DC adapter in top, right; blue plastic foot swivels from sides to adjust viewing angle, push buttons on sides lock position; two (2) battery compartments on bottom, each holding three (3) "D" size batteries; four (4) black rubber feet on bottom of chassis; black plastic AC/DC power adapter with cord and cylindrical DC connector, stamped "18716".

H-14 W-18 D-3 inches

1996

American Printing House for the Blind

Louisville, KY

APH Collection

The original Lite Box was introduced in 1984 for developing the use of low vision, stimulating an awareness of light and color, and shapes of objects. It had been approved for production following presentation of the prototype to the APH Educational Aids Committee in November 1981. It was inspired by home made units already being used in classrooms. The portable Mini-Lite Box was added to the catalog in 1996. The APH Project Director was Suzette Frere. Both Lite Boxes were designed in the APH model shop by Tom Poppe.

APH Collection, 2009.6.