Clara's Beautiful 19th C. School Slate with Corner Mends dollhouse girl 1920s-30s I believe

1920s-30s I believe

so am not entirely certain the date on this one

4 7/8” t x 1 1/2” w

which appears between the letters U & S

Not including tusk: 4 3/4" long x 2 3/8" tall

Clara's Beautiful 19th C. School Slate with Corner Mends dollhouse girl 1920s-30s I believeAs 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