NYISE: Example of the Moon Code for the Blind

Adaptive Aids for the Blind
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The Moon System of Embossed Reading
ca. 1860

The Moon system of embossed reading was invented by Dr William Moon in 1845. Moon is intended for blind or partially sighted people. The characters are fairly large and over half the letters bear a strong resemblance to the print equivalent, Moon has been found particularly suitable for those who lose their sight later in life, or for people who may have a less keen sense of touch. The code still has advocates.

A Simplified Alphabet for the use of the Blind, invented by W. Moon, L.L.D. & C."
The book was publish in Sussex, England. Photograph of the Moon Alphabet from 19th Century book published in Sussex England

Photograph of the Moon Alphabet from 19th Century book published in Sussex England

Photograph of a biblical publication written in Moon type.

Sample page of biblical page written in Moon type.

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