Kojonup Historical Collection > Records
Counting Board
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Overview
Two wooden boards joined together In the board are 100 nails places in two sets of five across the board for the use of counting - pointed end of nail exposed. Also has drawings and written information with volume, time and weight measurements (Imperial). Also includes the measurement of a cricket wicket- with drawing
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-201-1966.4
Item type
Objects
Material
Wood
Width
46 cm
Height or length
75 cm
Depth
1 cm
Inscriptions and markings
drawings of containers with Volume facts, circles with days and month names etc
Contextual information
The linear measurements are British Imperial measurements. It is thought that the board was used prior to 1912. This counting board was found in the loft of the Barracks and would probably have been used in the days that school was held in the Barracks.
Last modified
Wednesday, 27 December, 2023
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Shire of Kojonup.
