Clara's Beautiful 19th C. School Slate with Corner Mends santa claus There is some paint loss

There is some paint loss around the lip and on the body decoration and some scattered stains/smudges

obviously torn from a larger page but done well and carefully

I love the labelling of the tram road

and giant steer head hanging on the wall

I love whoever made this ceramic letter holder / organizer

Clara's Beautiful 19th C. School Slate with Corner Mends santa claus There is some paint lossAs 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