Antique School Slate with Two Sets of Carved Initials carved little woman ” but also a square

” but also a square of sandpaper adhered to the bottom left corner for striking matches

And on the underside of the box

It measures 4 3/8" tall with the lid on and 2" in diameter

I've left it in the frame

Antique School Slate with Two Sets of Carved Initials carved little woman ” but also a squareI 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