Object ID:
2001.211.160
Title:
Wooden stylus
Description:
Turned wooden handle with four raised beads in middle portion; light hardwood with natural finish; metal tip; for use with a slate.
Dimensions:
H-2.25 Dia-0.75 inches
Date:
n.d.
Made by:
unknown
Place of Origin:
unknown, possibly German
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.
Credit Line:
Museum Purchase, 2001.211
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