Object ID:
2001.211.153
Title:
Saddle-shaped stylus
Description:
Saddle-shaped wooden handle; maple-colored, heavy natural finish; prominent dark vein in grain; steel tip; for use with a slate.
Dimensions:
H-2.625 Dia-1 inches
Date:
n.d.
Made by:
unknown
Place of Origin:
unknown
Provenance:
Item is part of a slate collection that belonged to David Ronecker (1918-2001). He was blind since birth, attended the Missouri School for the Blind, worked in
Texas as a medical technician for the armed forces, and was an avid collector of slates. He was the uncle of Charles Zinser, who acquired the slate collection after Ronecker's death.
Texas as a medical technician for the armed forces, and was an avid collector of slates. He was the uncle of Charles Zinser, who acquired the slate collection after Ronecker's death.
Credit Line:
Museum Purchase, 2001.211
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Saddle shaped stylus
Saddle shaped stylus