Sign, Informational
Object number2001.98.2
Datec. 1991
MediumWood, Plastics; Fabric; Adhesive tapes; Ink
Credit LineGift of George Romero
DescriptionMotion picture director's slate or clapperboard, consisting of a rectangular piece of semi-transluscent white plastic sheet that forms the body with machine-engraved text and hinged black and white wood-slat clapper on top.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 9.5 × 11.125 × 1.125 in. (24.1 × 28.3 × 2.9 cm)InscriptionsOn front " “THE DARK HALF” / ROLL / A / 383 / SCENE / 3354 / TAKE / 1 / DIRECTOR GEORGE ROMERO / CAMERA TONY PIERCE-ROBERTS / Date 2-16-91”.
Text on fabric tape: on front inverted on white tape “FIRELIGHT EFFECT”, on front in top left on red tape “5296”, and on back in top right on white tape “5248”.
Historical NotesMotion picture location slate, used to denote the beginning of film rolling. Used during the filming of the movie "The Dark Half." The last usage, according to the labelling on the object, was February 16, 1991. The rather tradition-bound film industry still refers to this item as a slate long after this material (with chalk inscriptions) was replaced by plastic and tape.
Previous owner
George Andrew Romero
Related person
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Terms
On View
On view
c. 1994
c. 1961
c. 1995
c. 1954
c. 1960
American Printing House for the Blind
American Printing House for the Blind