Braillewriters of NYISE

Banks Pocket Braille Writer - Model 6
ca. 1928
International Business Machine (IBM)

IBM manufactured the Banks Pocket Braille Writer,

IBM manufactured the Banks Pocket Braille Writer, a pocket-sized Braille printer, which it donated to veterans and sold to public at cost. The Lions International distributed the device developed by San Diego physician . The writer used a ½ wide tape.

The writer used a ½ wide tape.

closeup of I D tag: Model 6

 

Braillewriters of NYISE

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