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Braille pocket watch
1918, Metal
Braille pocket watch
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Item no
36573
Title
Braille pocket watch
Description
Braille pocket watch. Silver-coloured case with hinged cover and hanging loop. Quarters are represented by raised dashes, while five minute intervals are represented by raised dots.
Date
1918
Type
Metal
Location
Museum of Edinburgh
This pocket watch was used by an ex-serviceman blinded during World War 1. The raised dots and dashes on the dial allow the time to be told by touch.
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Scars on the City: Edinburgh in World War One
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