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Slate

United States

1825-1925

Measurements

3/8 in x 13-1/2 in x 9-1/2 in

Materials

Slate, unidentified pine

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation

Accession Number

1964.193

Provenance

The slate was purchased from Minnie Thomas of McDonough, Delaware.

Comments

The rectangular piece of black slate is held within a wood frame that is joined, pegged, and rounded at the corners.  String is wound around notches in one corner.