Chalk Holder Used by Richie Jean Jackson, Selma, Alabama

THF801900 / Chalk Holder Used by Richie Jean Jackson, Selma, Alabama
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Holder (Container)

Date Made

1960-1969

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2023.50.557

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Aluminum (Metal)
Chalk
Plastic

Color

Silver (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.875 in
Diameter: 0.25 in

Inscriptions

front near end: Rogers / Chalk Holder / Madison, WI 53711 clip: Made in / U.S.A. / C / H / AU / LC / K
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