Clara's Beautiful 19th C. School Slate with Corner Mends late 19th century as she must be resting

as she must be resting her hand on the chair's corner

and several more on top of that at the corners

"special" flags

from what I have learned

Clara's Beautiful 19th C. School Slate with Corner Mends late 19th century as she must be restingAs with early primers, I have a weakness for early school slates, especially lovingly mended ones with names carved into them. And as with primers, I do resist most, but this though photos do no justice to its presence or patina is a particularly beautiful one. The grooves from the wire corner mends are deep, meaning Clara, one presumes, continued to use it for a good many years following the repairs. The wood of the frame is worn smooth, with old