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The Cross Transparent Drawing Slate
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One glass drawing slate entitled The Cross Transparent Drawing Slate: for Public Schools and all Students of Drawing, manufactured by Ginn & Company, Boston, New York and Chicago, ca. 1893. A cardstock label with directions for use is mounted behind the slate itself, which is contained within a wooden frame. "Patents. February 7th, 1893. November 14th, 1893. Patents Pending." is printed below the title.
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Shepherd’s Improved Transparent Slates, With Rotating Copies
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One glass drawing slate entitled Shepherd’s Improved Transparent Slates, With Rotating Copies, manufactured by C.C. Shepherd, New Jersey, patented March 2, 1874. The glass slate is missing. Remaining is the wooden box frame and the scroll, which contains images and words for copying. An introduction and instructions are printed at the head of the scroll: "Parents, encourage your children to learn to write. Shepherd's Drawing and Writing Slates, with Rotating Copies, is the best method to adopt. The copy is placed at the lower half of the Slate; after tracing it on the surface of the Slate, it is removed to the upper half; and any alterations or additions may be made from sight or the copy." "Patented March 2, 1874" is printed on the label mounted to the underside of the box; "Patented March 2, 1875" is printed below the introduction on the scroll.
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Glass drawing slate contained within a wooden frame, circa 1900
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One glass drawing slate contained within a wooden frame, ca. 1900. A wooden panel and brace secure the slate within the frame. Accompanying the slate are 4 sheets of images for copying, one of which is chromolithographed. Printed in the lower left-hand corner of the other sheets are the words "Natl. School Slate Co." The slate bears neither manufacturer's marks nor a date. Title supplied by cataloger.
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Glass drawing slate, containeded within a wooden frame, circa 1900
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One glass drawing slate, contained within a wooden frame, ca. 1900. A wooden panel and pivoted brace hold the slate in place. Accompanying the slate are 6 leaves of outline images for copying. Neither a manufacturer's name nor a date are given. Title supplied by cataloger.
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Glass drawing slate within a wooden frame, circa 1885
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One glass drawing slate within a wooden frame, ca. 1885. The frame is constructed of four separate pieces that are joined together by black string; the corners have been carved to allow the string to be secure. A wooden back with a pivoted brace holds the slate in place. Accompanying the slate are 6 leaves of double-sided woodcut images for use with the slate. Neither a manufacturer's name nor a date are provided. Title supplied by cataloger.
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Primary School Slate, No. 2
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One stone drawing slate, labeled The Improved, Boston Primary School Slate, No. 2, manufactured by Joseph Ross, Boston, Mass., ca. 1865. The slate is mounted within a wooden frame, onto which the title and manufacturer information is printed. The slate itself is ruled with horizontal white lines. Penmanship and spelling lessons are printed on the front side of the frame; labeled pictures are on the reverse.
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