Artist:ADO (Arbeid door Onvolwaardigen)Ko Verzuu
Medium: Wood, pigment, metal screws
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Dates:ca. 1954
Dimensions: 25 3/8 x 26 3/8 x 10 3/8 in. (64.5 x 67 x 26.4 cm)
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Accession Number: 2016.6.8
Catalogue Description: Child’s double-sided tabletop chalkboard with tray base; circular board slotted into two vertical arms connected with threaded bolts to an adjustable easel-like base painted or lacquered in a high-gloss red, with yellow accents and composed of a storage tray and two swinging legs, one pointed and one notched on each side that fit together to form a rigid triangular support on either side of the writing surface. A small hand grip is slotted onto the top of the chalkboard. White metal manufacturers’ label "ado / NEDERL. FABRIKATT" is tacked to center front of tray. Bolts allow easel legs to fully rotate and function in either direction; wear on easel feet suggest it was used in both directions. Condition: Seems to retain original paint surface. The proper right arm may be a replacement as it is less worn than the other pieces (and appears different under ultraviolet light).