Vintage Cress Educational Board Reversible Red Oval Educational Toy

Vintage Cress Educational Board Reversible Red Oval Educational Toy Two Sided Math Reading Educational Wooden Board Wear and tear on the board. Have to handle with care as flimsy with age. Previous glued areas. Key Features: Reversible Design: One side, as seen in the image, features sliding letter tiles and illustrations of animals like cows, horses, and birds, used for spelling and word formation. The other side, not visible here, typically displays numbers and mathematical operators for arithmetic lessons, sometimes with illustrations of children. Educational Purpose: These boards were designed as manipulative learning tools to help children learn spelling, reading, and basic arithmetic by physically moving letters and numbers. They were particularly popular in schools and homes, including during periods when children could not attend school, such as the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic. Manufacturer and Patents: Manufactured by Cress Educational Boards, later known as Cressco, these boards have patent dates including October 15, 1912, April 1915, and May 23, 1916. Materials: The board is primarily made of wood, with metal components for the sliding mechanism and cardboard for some elements. Measurement: 12.75 X 1 x 9.5 in Weight: 9 oz Your item may come in a re-used box with some labeling from other companies In my effort to recycle and re-use. Thank you for supporting my small business. Features: • Educational Board Condition: Pre-Owned Good Wear and tear on