Writing Slate, 1880-1910
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In the nineteenth century, schoolchildren's access to paper was limited. Slates were used to practice handwriting and arithmetic without wasting precious paper. After a teacher's approval, the students were allowed to copy their best slate work into a paper copybook, as a record of accomplishment. Students also memorized concepts, rules and even long literary passages, thus conserving paper.
In the nineteenth century, schoolchildren's access to paper was limited. Slates were used to practice handwriting and arithmetic without wasting precious paper. After a teacher's approval, the students were allowed to copy their best slate work into a paper copybook, as a record of accomplishment. Students also memorized concepts, rules and even long literary passages, thus conserving paper.
Artifact
Blackboard slate
Date Made
1880-1910
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
41.214.1700
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. E. G. Douglas.
Material
Slate (Rock)
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.25 in
Length: 4 in
Inscriptions
A.W.Faber No. 1 [across top of frame on one side] A.W. FARBER No. 1 [across top of frame on one side]
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