Braille Collection

BRAILLE, Louis (1809-1852). French pedagogue and inventor, creator of the writing system for the blind. Braille alphabet. Photography

BRAILLE, Louis (1809-1852). French pedagogue and inventor, creator of the writing system for the blind. Braille alphabet. Photography

Louis Braille / Thiriat
LOUIS BRAILLE French inventor of system of raised-point writing for the blind

Louis Braille - inventor of system of raised-point writing
Louis Braille (1809-1852) - French inventor of system of raised-point writing for the blind. Date: circa 1850

Helen Keller reading Braille
Helen Adams Keller (1880-1968), American author and lecturer, blind, deaf and mute from the age of 19 months; sitting in a chair, reading a book

Hall Braille Stereotyping Machine, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

A braille typewriter
5311977 A braille typewriter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a braille typewriter. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A blind woman, 1850
3478667 A blind woman, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting blind woman learning to read at the London Society for Teaching Reading to the Blind)

The different types of stylus, 1850
3478665 The different types of stylus, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the different types of stylus used in various systems of reading for the blind)

Louis Braille
2603630 Louis Braille; (add.info.: Louis Braille (1809 - 1852) French educationalist and inventor of a system of reading and writing for the blind using raised dots on paper

BRAILLE, Louis (1809-1852). English pedagogue and inventor, creator of the writing system for the blind. Engraving
CUL4933520 BRAILLE, Louis (1809-1852). English pedagogue and inventor, creator of the writing system for the blind. Engraving.; (add.info.: BRAILLE, Louis (1809-1852)

New York Association for the Blind, 1914 Jan. 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
New York Association for the Blind, 1914 Jan. 8

La lecon de braille. On saitque le systeme d'ecriture, en points saillants, imagine... c1916. Creator: J Simont
La lecon de braille. On saitque le systeme d'ecriture, en points saillants, imagine par l'organiste Louis Braille, qui avait ete frappe lui-meme de cecite a l'age de trois ans

The Blind, Interiors of Library - Institute of The Blind, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
The Blind, Interiors of Library - Institute of The Blind, 1912. Reading braille

The Blind, Interiors of Library - Institute of The Blind, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
The Blind, Interiors of Library - Institute of The Blind, 1912. Woman with braille type

Braille Alphabet At Library For The Blind - Institute of The Blind, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Braille Alphabet At Library For The Blind - Institute of The Blind, 1912

Woman Reading Braille, 1931 (b/w photo)
5974385 Woman Reading Braille, 1931 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

American author Helen Keller, reading a braille book to children at the School for the Blind, London
6015421 American author Helen Keller, reading a braille book to children at the School for the Blind, London, 1932 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Some branches of business life in which the blind have been trained to proficiency (b / w photo)
6008291 Some branches of business life in which the blind have been trained to proficiency (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Educational globe for the blind (bronze) (b / w photo)
CHT163938 Educational globe for the blind (bronze) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee Valentin Hauy, Paris

Specimen of the Braille system of printing for the blind (litho)
2808334 Specimen of the Braille system of printing for the blind (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimen of the Braille system of printing for the blind)

Great Globe for Teaching, ordered in 1833 to Hesteter by the Institute for Young Blind in
CHT163937 Great Globe for Teaching, ordered in 1833 to Hesteter by the Institute for Young Blind in Paris (bronze) (b/w photo) (detail) (see also 163936) by French School

The Five Senses (colour litho)
2795432 The Five Senses (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Five Senses. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations)

Woman teaching a blind young man to play the violin at the New York Association for
MNY380976 Woman teaching a blind young man to play the violin at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York

Writing for the blind, 1830 (chromolitho)
977404 Writing for the blind, 1830 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Writing for the blind, 1830)

The Benefactors of Mankind, plate depicting Great Inventions
CHT163156 The Benefactors of Mankind, plate depicting Great Inventions, 2nd half of 19th century (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Braille printing by a blind girl. October 1920

Blindness. Learning to read Braille. April 1966 P018621

Geography lesson at Elm Lodge Residential School for Elder Blind Girls, London, 1908
Geography lesson at Elm Lodge Residential School for Elder Blind Girls, West Norwood, Lambeth, London, 1908. Girls sit at desks, possibly reading Braille, in a rather bare room

The Mandarin Braille Code (Union System), 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

Marathi Braille Code, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

The Braille Code, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

Radio for the Blind
This radio has been developed for blind people to make at home. They follow the diagram and instructions which are written in braille. Date: 1930s

Frederick Alexander
DR. FREDERICK WILLIAM ALEXANDER, OBE. Depicted making anagrams & crossword puzzles in Braille for the blind, with the aid of an ordinary washing mangle

Braille Books on Shelf
A young woman holds a novel in one hand & the same novel made up of seven braille volumes in the other. Date: circa 1930s

Binding Braille Books
Binding Braille books for the blind. The large volumes each contain 100 pages. Date: circa 1930s

The Gift of Sight & Braille as only recreation of the blind
A picture drawn specially for The Sketch by Frank Reynolds, highlighting an appeal in 1914 to raise 30, 000 to complete the buildings at the Royal Institute for the Blind in Great Portland Street

LOUIS BRAILLE (1809-1852). French teacher of the blind. Undated lithograph after a daguerreotype taken shortly after his death in 1852

LEARNING BRAILLE, 1919. Reading and writing are not lost arts to blinded men. Top: Men at the Military Hospital for Blinded Men at Baltimore, learning to read Braille

BOOKS FOR THE BLIND, c1900. Women workers assembling books in braille for the blind. Photographed c1900

LOUIS BRAILLE (1809-1852). French teacher of the blind. Undated lithograph after a daguerreotype taken shortly after his death in 1852

Man reading braille, close up of hands

Hand reading braille

Louis Braille (1809 - 1852) French educationalist and inventor of a system of reading and writing for the blind using raised dots on paper. Braille was blinded in a childhood accident

HELEN ADAMS KELLER (1880-1968). American writer and lecturer. Oil over a photograph

HELEN KELLER (1880-1968). American writer and lecturer. Photographed at the time of her graduation from Radcliffe College in 1904

Moon Braille. Hand of a blind person running over text written in Moon Braille. Unlike the more common, universal system devised by Louis Braille

Braille. Fingers of a blind person moving across a sheet of text written in braille. The braille writing and reading system was devised by the French teacher Louis Braille (1809-1852)

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"Unveiling the Touch of Knowledge: The Legacy of Louis Braille" Louis Braille, a name synonymous with empowerment and inclusivity, forever changed the lives of visually impaired individuals through his groundbreaking invention. Born in 1809, this visionary pioneer revolutionized communication for the blind by inventing the system of raised-point writing known as Braille. Helen Keller, an iconic figure herself, found solace and independence in reading Braille. In awe-inspiring images captured throughout history, we witness her immersed in a world where words come alive under her fingertips. From London to America's School for the Blind, Helen shared her love for literature with children using this tactile language. The impact of Louis Braille's creation extended far beyond education. Branches of business life embraced blind individuals trained to proficiency in various fields - their resilience shining through black-and-white photographs capturing moments that defy limitations. Innovation continued to flourish as technology advanced. The Hall Braille Stereotyping Machine introduced in 1919 paved new avenues for mass production and accessibility. A woman engrossed in reading braille during 1931 serves as a testament to progress made towards inclusion. Educational tools tailored specifically for the visually impaired emerged over time - bronze globes designed to empower exploration and litho-printed specimens showcasing the beauty and intricacy of the braille system itself. One cannot overlook "The Great Globe, " commissioned by Hesteter on behalf of the Institute for Young Blind back in 1833. This remarkable artifact symbolizes not only geographical knowledge but also represents hope ignited by Louis Braille's ingenuity. Today, we honor Louis Braille's enduring legacy as we continue striving towards a more inclusive society where barriers are shattered through innovation and compassion. His brilliance has left an indelible mark on humanity – reminding us that every individual deserves access to knowledge regardless of visual impairment or any other obstacle they may face along their journey.