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Slates were commonly used in schools in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. A slate is a small, rectangular blackboard made from slate stone. The edges were wrapped in leather or wood to protect students' hands. Students used slates because…

An eraser used on chalkboards to clear any chalk markings left on a blackboard/slate.

A line marker filled with sticks of chalk that was used on a chalkboard for both penmanship and sheet music lessons in the school classroom.