Didn't they originaly use slate? That would be expensive though. How
about finding an old used pool table (they used to be made out of slate)?

On Tue, 30 Jul 1996, G. Brunschwyler wrote:

> The Children's Museum at the Southern Oregon Historical Society is
> installing a new "1890s Schoolroom".  In order to make the space more
> interactive, we want to install a blackboard for the kids to write on.
> Question:  does anybody know where we could get some real blackboard
> material?  I'd rather buy it as an unframed sheet.  We need about a 3'x6'
> section.  Should we be looking specifically for slate?  If anybody has any
> source ideas, please respond on the MUSEUM-L or send me an e-mail at
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> Thanks,
> Matt Strieby
> Exhibits Designer
>