This vintage Dutch “Letterdoosje” (letter box) was originally provided free with Hoogeveen’s improved reading board—a phonics-based teaching tool used in schools. The red tin contains small printed letter tiles, used to help children learn to read and spell. It’s a practical example of early 20th-century educational materials and a great piece for collectors of vintage learning aids or European ephemera.
Details
- Era: Circa 1920s–1940s
- Origin: The Netherlands
- Materials: Tin container; cardboard letter tiles
- Dimensions: Tin : 7.5cm diameter × 3cm height
- Condition Notes: Tin shows wear and patina consistent with age; tiles are complete with light edge wear
- Provenance/Story: Distributed with Hoogeveen’s “Verbeterd Leesplankje,” a Dutch reading board used in classrooms
- Care Tips: Keep dry and out of direct sunlight to preserve print and prevent fading