Book, Instruction

Object number2007.56.29

MediumWood; metal; paper

Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection

DescriptionHorn book. Rectangular piece of wood with handle. Three small rods of black wood with eleven metal loops on rods framing possibly transparent horn(?). Dimensions6.625 x 9.875 in. (16.8 x 25.1 cm)
InscriptionsCard behind plastic/horn, handwritten in pencil, "An ancient Horn Book / A single leaf of manuscript or / printing was inserted between / the transparent horn and the / wooden block."

Opposite side of card, "Merry Christmas. / Edward A. Woods and / Gertrude / over".
Historical NotesDonor: Mr. Lawrence C. Woods Jr. May have been brought by donor Lawrence C. Woods, Jr.'s father from Maine. Found in collection.

Related person Edward A. Woods

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