Writing slate

In the days before pens and paper, slates and slate pencils were used in schools for children to write with. This child's slate dates from the late 19th or early 20th century.

The slate has a wooden rim with a circular perforation in one end.

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Online ID:	000-100-003-173-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.VI 30
Date:	Late 19th or early 20th century
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Dimensions:	138 mm W x 190 mm
What:	Slate
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Description:	Child's slate with wooden rim
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