Antique School Slate with Two Sets of Carved Initials Gorky Museum of Modern Art catalgue like this great looking "Visitors

like this great looking "Visitors Parking" sign (and two others

The tiles are a nice weight--made of particle board I believe--and in great shape

14" wide x 10" deep  x 5 1/2" tall

Woven of sweetgrass and ash splint naturally dyed a dark brown

Antique School Slate with Two Sets of Carved Initials Gorky Museum of Modern Art catalgue like this great looking "VisitorsI always keep an eye out for beautiful old school slates, and specifically ones that have been personalized one way or another (or mended and mended again.) This one, late 19th century I would guess, has held together very well, no mends required, but was used by at least two different students, who left their initials carved into the frame. (It looks to me like MDW on one side and N, plus maybe also a a PF on one long side, an a few other more