Horn books, 1900s
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Unknown
- Date:
- 1900s
- Extent:
- 1 folder(s) 4 items
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Horn books, ms 1349, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of two modern day reproductions of a Horn Book, accompanied by descriptive sheets.
- Biographical / historical:
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The horn book received its name from the thin, translucent layer of horn which was placed over the simple text to protect it from children's little fingers. The text was usually the alphabet, the arabic numerals, and the Lord's Prayer, which was written or printed on a piece of paper.
Indexed terms
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Horn books, ms 1349, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.