Frame, Writing
- Object Name:
- Frame, Writing
- Object ID:
- 1965.077.06
- Place of Origin:
- Kingston, NH
- Date:
- circa 1850
- Description:
- Writing guide for blind use. Invented by Luther D. Peaslee (1810-1905) of Kingston, NH. Two pieces hinged together. Each formed of a pair of dark wooden strips separated by metal rods that hold them 4.4" apart. The rods are 0.5" apart exactly, and are held together by a shaped metal clasp at one side. When in this position a piece of paper is held firmly between them, the rods forming guide lines for writing.
- Material:
- Wood
Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- W-5 L-8 D-0.5 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jewett
- People:
- Peaslee, Luther D. (1810-1905)
- Subjects:
- Writing materials, Blind persons
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