Abacus/Ball-frame - Cuntoir

Rectangular wooden frame, 19" x 19" on a wooden stand. Total length, 48". Within the wooden frame there are 12 rows of 12 coloured, wooden balls strung through so that they move easily in either direction.

Functioned as a means of very young teaching children to count.

This ball frame was in use in St. Louis Primary School from early 20th century until 1950s.

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