Dublin Core
Title
Vintage School Slate
Description
Slates were commonly used in schools in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. A slate is a small, rectangular blackboard made from slate stone. The edges were wrapped in leather or wood to protect students' hands. Students used slates because paper and ink were expensive.
Date
ca1900
Identifier
2022.365
Format
8" x 11.5".
Artifact Item Type Metadata
Materials
Wood, slate.
Condition
Fair.
Storage
AB91
SU5-2