Antique School Slate with Two Sets of Carved Initials Gorky Museum of Modern Art catalgue 7 5/8" long x 1"

7 5/8" long x 1" wide and in great condition

Woven of sweetgrass and ash splint naturally dyed a dark brown

Bindle" hand-written on the front

The box measures 6 5/8 wide x 6 7/8 deep x 2 1/8" tall and is in very good vintage condition

14" wide x 10" deep  x 5 1/2" tall

Antique School Slate with Two Sets of Carved Initials Gorky Museum of Modern Art catalgue 7 5/8" long x 1"I 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