Antique School Slate with Carved Initials and Wrapped Corners strawberry emeries Fred Sandback

Fred Sandback

)  The painting measures 15" tall x 11 1/4" wide

Whaling scenes are frequently featured on Makah baskets and were reenacted in traditional Makah marriage proposal ceremonies: a canoe full of whalers

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Antique School Slate with Carved Initials and Wrapped Corners strawberry emeries Fred SandbackWhat most draws me to antique school slates are the histories they carry, especially things like initials carved in the frames and old make do repairs, both of which this one special. Usually the mends take the form of corners reinforced with metal strips and extra nails, but this is the first I've come across repaired with string, brilliantly wrapped tight between notches carved into the sides of the frame, and still holding tight. I think perhaps it