Horn-book.
For more information, see Andrew W. Tuer, History of the Hornbook (London: Leadenhall Press, 1896).
Folger Call No. STC 13813.6.
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Horn-book.
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A tool for teaching children to read, the horn-book was a leaf of paper printed with the alphabet, the ten numerals, some elements of spelling, and the Lord's Prayer. Horn-books were printed in black-letter type, which in the early modern period was believed to be easier to read. The printed sheet of paper was then protected by a thin plate of translucent horn and mounted on a tablet of wood with a projecting piece for a handle.
For more information, see Andrew W. Tuer, History of the Hornbook (London: Leadenhall Press, 1896). Folger Call No. STC 13813.6.
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