Three grey slates in a variety of sizes.
> 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
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