Ballu slate

Slate, Desk

Accession Number:
2001.211.112
Description:
Board slate for writing 9-dot Ballu; heavy metal board has furrows, pins, and a top-hinged brass frame; brass guide has 2 pegs on back to fit holes in frame; 1 line of 52 columns. "8490" --front of guide. "8490" and "A. Bertino Torino - Italy" --front of board.
Date Made:
n.d.
Place of Origin:
Torino, Italy
Collection:
Ronecker Slate Collection
History/Provenance:
Ronecker Slate Collection
Credit Line:
Museum Purchase, 2001.211
Subjects:
Ballu Boards (writing) Slates Tactile writing
Dimension Notes:
10 1/4 x 7 x 3/8 in. board ; 1 1/8 x 7 3/4 in. guide
Made:
A. Bertino
Material:
Brass
Updated:
07/24/2015