MH's Early American Primitive School Slate, All Original, Marvelous Patina pun lending a whole extra level

lending a whole extra level of drama

and I think this is quite a marvelous image in its sharpness and lushness

Approx 19 5/8" wide and tall and in good condition

"the ball went under my bed about 1941 I can't reach it

A bit of staining/toning to the silk

MH's Early American Primitive School Slate, All Original, Marvelous Patina pun lending a whole extra levelYou know I love an old school slate, but it's a rare occasion I come across one with a frame as beautifully primitive as this one, pine I believe, which has accrued the warmest and richest dry patina over the past 150+ years. Many of the old school slates one sees were made in England, but this I am certain is American, found in Maine, all original, one small square iron nail next to one larger one at each of the jointed corners. Very sturdy and