(a)Leesplankje with (b) Letter Collection

Historical information

Although beautifully finished with a clear coating this could well be a home made edition.

Significance

The large variety of these boards prove that different districts, religious groups and colonies had their own versions.

Physical description

(a) Leesplankje (Reading board) with collection of letters to enable words to be built on the traditional reading board known as "Leesplankje".
(b) Collection of Letters in round plastic box

Inscriptions & markings

The board is covered with 18 pictures and words; the letters are used by children to copy the words.

References

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