MH's Early American Primitive School Slate, All Original, Marvelous Patina pun surface is very smooth

surface is very smooth

and is incised with lines

As evident the are stains and toning and uneven edges here and there

lending a whole extra level of drama

Approx 19 5/8" wide and tall and in good condition

MH's Early American Primitive School Slate, All Original, Marvelous Patina pun surface is very smoothYou know I love an old school slate, but it's a rare occasion I come across one with a frame as beautifully primitive as this one, pine I believe, which has accrued the warmest and richest dry patina over the past 150+ years. Many of the old school slates one sees were made in England, but this I am certain is American, found in Maine, all original, one small square iron nail next to one larger one at each of the jointed corners. Very sturdy and