Board, Message
- Object Name:
- Board, Message
- Object ID:
- 1993.067.02
- Date:
- circa 1845
- Description:
- Message board, used by Dr. Thomas Wheat of Manchester, NH. Black slate chalkboard in wooden frame with red fabric edging. Vertical rectangle with rounded corners. Yellow painted lettering on one side: "THOS. WHEAT, M.D. / MESSAGES."
- Material:
- Stone
Wood - Dimensions:
- H-13.4 W-9.5 D-0.4 inches
- Provenance:
- Used by Dr. Thomas Wheat (1821-1895), who was born in Candia and practiced in Manchester, NH. He was the son of Dr. Nathaniel Wheat (1783-1857) and the grandfather of donor.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Dr. Parker Wheat
- Subjects:
- Chalkboards, Medical equipment and supplies
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