A. Klar
Prague, early 20th century
zinc
the gift of the Institute for the Education of Blind Children in Zagreb, 1953
inv. no.: 175
The Prague writing slate represents a significant advancement in Braille writing techniques, developed during the time of Alois Klar in the late 19th century. It was crafted in Prague and served as an aid for writing Braille.
This writing slate was based on a system developed in the United Kingdom, which involved embossing letters into hemispherical indentations. This method allowed for greater precision and neater Braille writing, as the predefined indentations helped guide the stylus to the correct locations.
Like other Braille tools, the writing was done in reverse. The Prague slate was designed to allow for double-sided and interlinear writing, making the text easier to read. It was used at the National Institute for the Education of Blind Children in Zagreb from the 2nd grade, after students had mastered the basics using letter boards.
This item was donated to the Typhlological Museum in 1953 by the Institute for the Education of Blind Children in Zagreb.
Two-sided Prague slate
A. Klar
Prague, early 20th century
zinc
the gift of the Institute for the Education of Blind Children in Zagreb, 1953
inv. no.: 175
The Prague writing slate represents a significant advancement in Braille writing techniques, developed during the time of Alois Klar in the late 19th century. It was crafted in Prague and served as an aid for writing Braille.
This writing slate was based on a system developed in the United Kingdom, which involved embossing letters into hemispherical indentations. This method allowed for greater precision and neater Braille writing, as the predefined indentations helped guide the stylus to the correct locations.
Like other Braille tools, the writing was done in reverse. The Prague slate was designed to allow for double-sided and interlinear writing, making the text easier to read. It was used at the National Institute for the Education of Blind Children in Zagreb from the 2nd grade, after students had mastered the basics using letter boards.
This item was donated to the Typhlological Museum in 1953 by the Institute for the Education of Blind Children in Zagreb.