Before the days of spiral notebooks, Post-It notes and laptops, slate boards and chalk were used for various note-taking purposes in school and elsewhere. This 10-1/2"reproduction solid wood-framed slate tablet-like board is a throw back to those Colonial times. Use for home decor, family note board in the kitchen, counter-top message in a business, or unique store-front sign - endless creative possibilities! Comes with 2 pieces of chalk.