Writing Slate

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Writing Slate

Entry/Object ID

1959.63.28a-b

Description

Rectangular writing slate in wooden frame. There are two holes at the top of the frame for hanging. It is accompanied by a slate pencil.

Context

Likely used in East Calais, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1959.63

Source or Donor

Wilkinson, Madeleine (1910-1990)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Slate, Writing

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tablet, Writing

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Writing Slate

Height

11-3/4 in

Width

8 in

Dimension Description

Pencil

Length

3-5/8 in

Diameter

1/4 in

Material

Wood, Slate

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Village

East Calais

Town

Calais

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America