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Description
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| 2003.185.123a - Hinged brass slate with two pegs on back to fit holes in wooden board; slate has 6 lines of 40 cells for writing New York point; front has brass plating. 2003.185.123b - Board has a wooden clamp with metal hinges at top to hold paper. Initials "E S" are scratched into the back of the board at top center. "494" --inscribed on slate, at bottom right corner on front of bottom plate. "N.Y.I.E. Blind. N.Y. City." --inscribed on back of slate. The New York Institute for the Blind is now known as the New York Institute for Special Education. Top plate of slate is slightly bent and plating is worn; sides of board are worn. |
New York point desk slate with board
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Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
Image Courtesy Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind. Note: use of some materials may be restricted, please call before publishing in any format.
| New York Point desk slate |
Image Courtesy Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind. Note: use of some materials may be restricted, please call before publishing in any format.