Object ID:
2001.211.180
Title:
Arithmetic type for the Taylor Slate
Description:
161 pieces of lead type for use with a Taylor Slate to work mathematical problems of long division, multiplication, subtraction, and addition. There are two kinds of type: type with a solid triangle at one end and a right angle at the other end, and type with a solid raised bar at one end and two raised points at the other end. Each end can be placed in eight different possible positions in the octagonal-shaped cells of the math slate. A slate is not included with this accession.
Dimensions:
H-0.525 W-0.125 D-0.125 inches
Date:
[n.d.]
Made by:
[unknown]
Place of Origin:
[unknown]
Collection:
Ronecker Slate Collection
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.
William Taylor was the creator of the Taylor Slate. He developed his two kinds of type in 1852.
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.
William Taylor was the creator of the Taylor Slate. He developed his two kinds of type in 1852.
Credit Line:
Museum Purchase, 2001.211
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Arithmetic Slate Type
Arithmetic Slate Type