| THE TOUCH OF SIGHT How Braille documents are produced for blind readers in Vienna. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6941 |
| Catalog #: | 257417 | |
| Clip Number: | 257417-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | PSP 937 | |
| Timecode: | 01:50:27 - 01:52:11 | |
| Location: | Vienna , Austria. | |
| Year Shot: | 1936 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | COMMUNICATIONS: Writing Systems DISABILITIES: Blindness EDUCATION & SCHOOLS: Unique LIBRARIES: Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Austria, Vienna | |
| Description: | THE TOUCH OF SIGHT How Braille documents are produced for blind readers in Vienna. Vienna , Austria. L/S of the education centre for the blind, established in 1804 by Johann Klein in Vienna. Various shots of statue of Johann Klein. Two blind men are seen in the library. C/U of hands reading Braille and of a sheet showing the Braille alphabet. Various shots showing how Braille characters are pressed into paper and printed. Braille music is shown. A blind pianist reads some Braille music then plays a phrase on the piano. | |
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