This slate pencil likely belonged to a Boston schoolchild in the 1800s. Slate pencils were made of soapstone or softer pieces of slate that smeared when rubbed against a slate tablet. This

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These slates are 7-1/2 X 9-1/2 with a writing surface that is a little over 6X8. They come with a simple soapstone pencil. You can also use your

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Found 20 years ago in Middlesex County CT. Stone multi-tool? : r

Found 20 years ago in Middlesex County CT. Stone multi-tool? : r

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Found 20 years ago in Middlesex County CT. Stone multi-tool? : r