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OBJECT TYPE: relief with Braille text
DATE: 2000–2008
ARTIFACT NUMBER: 2009.0379.001

MANUFACTURER: Unknown
MODEL: Road Bike
LOCATION: Unknown

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General Information

Serial #: N/A
Part Number: 1
Total Parts: 1
AKA: image
Patents: N/A
General Description: Heavy, smooth white paper bears raised image of bicycle and raised Braille text.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length: 29.1 cm
Width: 27.9 cm
Height: 1.0 cm
Thickness: N/A
Weight: N/A
Diameter: N/A
Volume: N/A

Lexicon

Group: Medical Technology
Category: Assistive technologies
Sub-Category: N/A

Manufacturer

AKA: Unknown
Country: Unknown
State/Province: Unknown
City: Unknown

Context

Country: Canada
State/Province: Unknown
Period: Used early 2000s..
Canada: This is an image used to develop the touching skills, often as a precursor to learning Braille. Everyday items are usually depicted. This piece was shared at a meeting as an example, and was then given to Randall Brooks [possibly in preparation for Braille exhibit]. H. Graves-Smith decided to add it to the Collection. [Ref. 1]
Function: To develop tactile skills in those who are living with vision loss, as a precursor to literacy in Braille.
Technical: This image is presented in relief, and is named in Braille.
Area Notes: Unknown

Details

Markings: "road bike" [reportedly] appears in Braille text at top of page.
Missing: None.
Finish: Heavy, smooth white paper bears raised image of bicycle and raised Braille text.
Decoration: N/A

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Unknown Manufacturer, Picture, between 2000–2008, Artifact no. 2009.0379, Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, http://collection.ingeniumcanada.org/en/id/2009.0379.001/

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