Box & counters

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This bone box containing 26 alphabet counters dates from the early 19th century. The counters were used in schools to teach letter shapes for reading.

Each counter has the capital letter on one side and the small letter on the other.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-763-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NT 229
• Date: Early 19th century
  
• Material: Bone
  Box / counter
  
• Dimensions: 45 mm H x 34 mm Dia
  
• What: Box / counter
  
• Subject: Miscellaneous (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Description: Bone box containing a set of 26 bone alphabet counters with the capital letter on one side and the small letter on the other
  
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