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City of Armadale - History House > Records

PENCIL, SLATE

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Overview

Long rectangular cylindrical wooden shaft with the top cut out to allow the slate to be inserted for writing.

Pen is split from the top to half way down the pencil shaft.

Historical information

Lucknow was a common name for homesteads and homes in general.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK2000.222

Material

Wood

Statement of significance

The slate pencil was found on the site of the Lucknow Cottage when it was demolished in 1988.

Last modified

Friday, 2 October, 2026

Completeness

72

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