Accession Number: 2002.120.1a-b
Description: 2002.120.1a - Wooden board: smooth with two vertical rows of 14 holes on the front; wooden clamp at top is attached with brass hinges; two metal pins under clamp help secure paper; "Patented" is impressed in wood, below clamp. 2002.120.1b - Brass slate: not hinged; 3 lines, 52 cells each in top plate; back plate has furrows and two blunt pins on the front to fit in top plate and two blunt pegs on the back to fit holes in board.
Height: 13.25
Width: 11
Depth: 0.75
Date Made: n.d.
Place of Origin: unknown
Credit Line: Museum Purchase, 2002.120
Subjects: Boards (writing) Instructional aids, tools, and supplies. New York Point. Slates. Tactile writing.
Dimension Notes: overall board ; 1 x 11 1/2 in. slate
Made: unknown
Material: Wood, brass
Updated: 07/22/2015
