Contributed by Strong Historical Society
Description
The slate tablet was used with chalk to do homework, practice penmanship, math tables and spelling without using paper, which was not always readily available.
This slate tablet was used by Ida E. Allen (1887-1982) when she attended Strong Village School and was later passed on to her niece, Alma E. Richards (1908-1970).
About This Item
- Title: Slate tablet of Ida Allen, Strong, 1892
- Creation Date: 1892
- Subject Date: circa 1892
- Location: Strong, Franklin County, ME
- Media: Slate sheet framed with wood
- Dimensions: 26.5 cm x 19 cm
- Local Code: ED.01.158.11
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- Allen, Ida Eleanor, 1887-1982--Associated objects
- Schools--Furniture, equipment, etc.
- Students--Maine--Strong
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Strong Historical SocietyPO Box 133, Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3613
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