Reading and Writing Aids: Improved Stainsby Braille Writer

Artifact #26

Improved Stainsby Braille Writer
 

Artifact Description:

Circa 1910
This is one of the models sometimes called "crab writers" for their sideways movement and six keys that extend; three on each side of the carriage. In the original design, the carriage moved from right to left along a track and the Braille is formed downward, just as they are produced on a slate. This model could be ordered with either the reversed or ordinary keys that produced Braille as it is read. Paper is clamped to a metal base that is hinged for storage. Interpointing or interlining models were available. The carriage is polished stainless steel.
Size 12 X 3.25 X 3 inches
Base size: about 8.5 X 11 inches
V.L. Martin Co. Ltd., England - National Institute for the Blind – London