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Art Accessories: A Short History of Chalkboards

Many of us grew up with classroom chalkboards (also known as blackboards, despite most of them being green). While they’ve largely moved from classroom walls to cafes and bistros, these boards played such a huge part in education that they’re still one of the most recognizable classroom symbols today. But did you know that the chalkboard’s history goes way, way back? Learn more about its fascinating origins below:

Chalkboard History

Chalkboard History

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