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We have often recovered slate pencils from a variety 19th Century sites in Michigan, as well as fragments of the scored slate tablets. As previously described, these sometimes has a groove scored around the base, perhaps to be ties by a cord to the tablet.
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From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Meg Gorsline
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Subject: Slate pencils
Good afternoon,
I'm trying to gather some information about slate pencils. I've come across
a few publications about writing slates (including Davies 2005 and Swords
2008) and I'm wondering if folks have any additional suggestions for
literature about slate pencils?
There are a few slate pencils in a 19th century northeast U.S. domestic
collection I'm analyzing, and I am curious to hear what others have made of
any slate pencils they've recovered. Thanks in advance for any references,
information, or insight you may have to share!
Best,
Meg Gorsline
Doctoral Candidate
The Graduate Center, CUNY
New York, NY
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