Accession Number: 2001.211.179a-b
Description: Wooden slate consists of a frame with 600 square-shaped cells (20 x 30) into which lead type with raised Arabic numerals is placed to work math problems in long division, multiplication, subtraction, and addition. Includes 153 pieces of Philadelphia Great Primer lead type, each with a raised Arabic numeral (0-9) at one end and an indented line on one side to guide in placement. .179a - slate .179b - type
Height: 7.75
Width: 11.375
Depth: 1
Date Made: ca. 1950
Place of Origin: unknown
Collection: Ronecker Slate Collection
History/Provenance: Ronecker Slate Collection
Credit Line: Museum Purchase, 2001.211
Subjects: Instructional aids, tools, and supplies Mathematics Slates
Dimension Notes: overall; 5/8 x 1/4 x 1/4 in. type
Made: unknown
Material: Wood ; printer's lead type
Updated: 04/11/2016
