Prototype Bertha Shepard Slate

Slate, Arithmetic

Accession Number:
1992.83
Description:
Plywood prototype arithmetic slate has conical cells (432 total: 18 cells vertically by 24 cells horizontally) and three oval tray compartments to hold the type; top edge is rounded; slight line incised on borders of top and bottom; stenciled "The Bertha Shepard Slate" and is stamped "Manufactured by AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR THE BLIND."
Date Made:
ca. 1932
Place of Origin:
Louisville, KY
Collection:
APH Collection
History/Provenance:
APH Collection
Credit Line:
APH Collection, 1992.83.
Subjects:
Blind Mathematic Slates Instructional aids, tools, and supplies
Dimension Notes:
1.5 x 29.2 x 26 cm.
Made:
American Printing House for the Blind
Material:
Wood
Updated:
04/29/2014