Vintage Classroom Multiplication Matrix — Tyrol Find (One-of-One)
Archive display piece • Not eligible for discounts
Original wooden flip-block multiplication board rescued from an East Tyrol flea market near South Tyrol, Italy. Red/black numerals on rolling dowels; classroom patina intact. One-of-one in our archive — offered primarily for display and inspiration.
Back to nature. Learning by touch — the vintage way.
A rare wooden multiplication matrix with rotating blocks showing problems and results. The warm timber, hand-set numerals and honest wear tell a story of real classroom use. We’re making it visible here as a reference piece for educators, makers and collectors. If purchased, it ships as an archival object — not as a toy.
Why it’s special
authentic Tyrol classroom board; wooden frame + rolling dowels
red/black numerals (problems & results) for quick self-check
tactile, mechanical interaction — a pre-digital memory tool
one-of-one: unique provenance, difficult to source again
Condition note (vintage)
Expected signs of age and use: small dings, tonal variation, minor misalignments, light surface wear. All part of the charm and history.
Suggested uses
Studio / classroom display • workshop conversation starter • photographic prop • reference for new product ideas
Specifications (approx.)
Material: hardwood frame with turned wooden dowels
Finish: natural/aged; printed numerals (red/black)
Format: grid of rolling blocks (multiplication facts)
Era: late 20th-century classroom style (exact year unknown)
Care
Dust with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from moisture and direct heat. Do not force the dowels; they are vintage.
Edition / availability
Single piece only. Once gone, we cannot restock this exact item.
Provenance & photo note
Images feature an edelweiss tissue bag from La Cooperativa di
Cortina (Cortina d’Ampezzo) used purely as an atmospheric prop. It is not included with the item.
Transparency / IP
La Cooperativa di Cortina name and logo, and Cortina d’Ampezzo place name, are the property of their respective owners. They appear incidentally in photographs for documentary context only. Edusafari is independent and not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by La Cooperativa di Cortina or the municipality of Cortina d’Ampezzo.