Noctograph

A noctograph is a writing instrument composed of a chemically treated paper, over which is placed a metal grid. The user writes with a metal stylus. The original purpose was to allow the blind or partially sighted to write with more ease than with a traditional pen, although it has also been used by the fully sighted to write in the dark.^[1] It was originally patented by Wedgewood of London in 1806.

Notable users

• William H. Prescott^[2]

References

1. ^ W R Wedgewood's advertisement of 1842 -
2. ^ William H. Prescott - Encyclopedia Britannica v. 14, p. 993. 1974

This tool article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.v · Categories: Writing instruments Blindness equipment Tool stubs Wikimedia Foundation. 2010. Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат Noctileptura squamosa Noctography Look at other dictionaries: Noctograph — Noc to*graph, n. [L. nox, noctis, night + graph.] 1. A kind of writing frame for the blind. [1913 Webster] 2. An instrument or register which records the presence of watchmen on their beats. Knight. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English Noctograph — Der Noctograph ist ein 1806 patentiertes und von Ralph Wedgwood in London vertriebenes Gerät, das es ermöglichte, auch nachts oder bei Blindheit schreiben zu können. Der Name setzt sich zusammen aus „nox, noctis“ = lateinisch für „Nacht“ und… …   Deutsch Wikipedia noctograph — /nok teuh graf , grahf /, n. a frame used to aid the blind in writing. [1860 65; NOCT + O + GRAPH] * * * …   Universalium noctograph — noun a form of stylus that helps a blind person to write<! details are sketchy …   Wiktionary noctograph — SYN: scotograph. [noct + G. grapho, to write] …   Medical dictionary noctograph — noc·to·graph …   English syllables noctograph — ˈnäktəˌgraf, rȧf noun Etymology: noct + graph : a writing frame for the blind …   Useful english dictionary Blind Traveller — James Holman, 1830, Royal Society Porträt von George Chinnery, gemalt in Canton (Guangzhou). James Holman (* 15. Oktober 1786 in Exeter, † 29. Juli 1857 in London) war ein britischer Reisender, Abenteurer und Autor, der als Blind Traveller Europa …   Deutsch Wikipedia William H. Prescott — William Hickling Prescott (c. 1850). William Hickling Prescott (* 4. Mai 1796 in Salem, Massachusetts; † 29. Januar 1859 in Boston) war ein amerikanischer Historiker. Er war der Enkel William Prescotts, der bei der Schlacht von Bunker Hill …   Deutsch Wikipedia Prescott, William H(ickling) — born May 4, 1796, Salem, Mass., U.S. died Jan. 28, 1859, Boston, Mass. U.S. historian. Born to a prosperous family, Prescott graduated from Harvard University in 1814 but was prevented by poor health and eyesight from a career in law or business …   Universalium 18+ © Academic, 2000-2024 Contact us: Technical Support, Advertising Dictionaries export, created on PHP, Joomla, Drupal, WordPress, MODx. Mark and share Search through all dictionaries Translate… Search Internet Share the article and excerpts Direct link … Do a right-click on the link above and select “Copy Link”