Hornbook

A hornbook was used for writing practice. Letters or words were protected by a transparent layer of horn and traced over. This example dates from the late 18th century.

The hornbook has a short wooden handle. The transparent layer of horn is attached with narrow brass strips. Underneath the horn plate are several rows of letters and a row of words to copy.

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Online ID:	000-100-045-916-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.OA 164
Date:	Late 18th century
Material:	Horn; brass strips; wood handle
Dimensions:	195 mm x 78 mm
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Description:	Hornbook with a short handle of wood, the horn plate affixed with the aid of narrow brass strips
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