Dark grey slates in a variety of sizes. Three slates are held in wooden frames.
Used during the 1800s by school children all over the world. Slate was more durable and cheaper than paper. Slates were written on with slate pencils made of soft slate soapstone or pressed clay.
> Read this article about the discovery of slates at Kemp House, Kerikeri, dating back to the 1830's with the first known example of written te reo Māori.
Date: Late 19th Century
Max Dimension: 250mm
Subject Area: Social Science
Specific Themes: Childhood, School, Communication, Writing
Handling Collection Number: HC106