Slate, Writing

Object number2007.56.28

MediumSlate; wood; paper; ink; lead

Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection

DescriptionRectangular piece of slate within brown wooden frame. Incised horizontal lines on both sides for writing. Dimensions8 x 0.375 x 12 in. (20.3 x 1 x 30.5 cm)
InscriptionsHandwritten on one side of slate, top center, "Slate of / Joseph K. Aikins / 3rd Ward / Allegheny Pa".

White rectangular typed sticker on slate, bottom center, "MD Allegheny / 3d Ward School / Slate, gift of Jeanette Aikins".
Historical NotesDonated by Miss Jeanette Roberts Aikins in 1962. From old 3rd Ward School, Allegheny, PA. Used and owned by donor's father Joseph K. Aikins. Found in collection.

Related institution President Ulysses S. Grant School

Previous owner Joseph K. Aikins

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