School slate, A. W. Faber No. 58; Faber-Castell; 1900-1950; RI.W2002.1338
School slate, A. W. Faber No. 58
About this objectTwo writing slates fixed in a hinged wooden case made by A. W. Faber, known today as Faber-Castell. This is model number 58.
Maker Maker RoleManufacturer
Date Made1900-1950
Place Made Place NotesCompany headquartered in Germany but exact place of manufacture is unknown.
Medium and Materials
organic, vegetal, wood
inorganic, stone, slate
At top of internal left hand frame: 'A. W. FABER. No 58'
Several marks and scratches across surface where the slate has been used for writing, this is illegible.
h 265 mm x w 185 mm x d 20 mm
Subject and Association Keywords Object Type Object numberRI.W2002.1338
Rights
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
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