Vintage Schoolhouse Writing Slates – Early 1900s Classroom Set

These three antique schoolhouse writing slates date to the early 1900s and were once used by students for daily lessons, spelling practice, and arithmetic work. Before notebooks were common, a slate like this would have been a child’s main writing surface year after year. Each slate is framed in wood, with two wrapped in hand-stitched leather edging. The surface wear and faint markings tell the quiet story of many small hands learning the basics of reading and writing.

This set includes three slates of varying size, all original and unrestored except for careful cleaning and preservation. They display beautifully together and make a meaningful addition to a homeschool room, classroom, study, or curated antique collection. Their simple, humble construction reminds us of an era when learning was cherished, resources were few, and children valued what they were given.

Approximate Date: 1900 to 1925
Quantity Included: Set of three
Condition: Authentic antique condition with age-appropriate wear

Dimensions

Measurements are approximate and taken across the full outer frame.

• Slate One: 8 3/4" inches by 6 1/4" inches
• Slate Two: 8 7/8" inches by 6 7/8" inches
• Slate Three: 12 15/16" inches by 9 1/8" inches

(If you need exact measurements for display or fitting, please feel free to contact us.)

Bible Thought

Learning has always mattered to God, not only in the classroom, but in the heart. Scripture reminds us:

“Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.”
Proverbs 9:9 (KJV)

Just as these slates once helped students learn their lessons, God invites us to keep growing in wisdom, faith, and character each day. Knowledge shapes the mind, but truth shapes the heart. May these simple school slates serve as a reminder that every lesson, whether large or small, can point us toward the One who is the source of all wisdom.

Shipping and Packaging

Your antique slates will be packaged with great care to protect both the slate and the wooden frames. Each piece will be individually wrapped, cushioned securely, and boxed to prevent movement during transit. We understand that these are not only antiques, but meaningful pieces of history, and we treat them accordingly. Tracking information will be provided once your order ships.