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Chalkboard

Object Name:
Chalkboard
Object ID:
2023.025
Date:
1870-1890
Description:
Chalkboard or Writing Slate, rectangular with wood frame from the Winnipiseogee House, Alton Bay, NH. The slate is inscribed, "Orders for Laconia Alton, & Pittsfield Express Leave Alton for Pittsfield Mondays Wednesdays Fridays at 1 Oclock, Leave Alton for Laconia, Tuesdays Thursdays & Saturdays at 1 Oclock."
Material:
Slate
Wood
Dimensions:
H-8.5 W-12.5 D-0.375 inches
Provenance:
Winnipiseogee House, Alton Bay, NH. The Winipiseogee House was built in 1852 by the Downing Family and remained in operation until it burned down in 1905.
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
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