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This beautifully illustrated work traces the history of horn books of Colonial America and the Old World. Such one page "books" were the first learning devices placed directly in the hands of children.100 Illustrations!
5.5 x 4.25", 60 pages, Three color cover, 110# paper,
Spiral binding
#160 - 60 pages - $7.50
An Illustrated History of ABC HORNBOOKS
Table of Contents:
Typical Horn Book - A Description Horn Fore-runners of Horn Books Origin of True Horn Books Lesson Sheet Crosses and Cross-rows Printing and Paper Ornamental Border and Tacked Brass
Paddle Ornamentation How a Horn Book was Assembled Horn Books of Great Britain Gingerbread "Horn Books" Horn Books of Europe Horn Books in Colonial America The Demise of the Horn Book Vestiges
First Quality Item:
These delightful miniature horn book replicas are conversation
pieces, right out of history! Included with each is our one page
Hornbook History. Genuine cow horn, imported from England,
protects a lesson sheet with the ABCs and the Lord's Prayer
(Our Father). solid wooden paddle with charming backboard
SHIP design.
HBP - Pilgrim Hornbook with genuine horn,
3.5 x 1.8" $24
First Quality Horn Book Replicas
America's only source of ABC Hornbooks with genuine horn! Horn sheets are expensive and imported from England.
The only other hand crafted horn book replica known to be currently available elsewhere is priced at over $50.
The Pilgrim Fathers knew their horn book and brought it with them to the New World. It was used
in Colonial America for elementary instruction, but extremely few horn books have survived.
HOBI Cookie Molds & Hornbooks
American Crafted ~ Old World Style ~ Universal Appeal
This page was last updated: December 29, 2011
#LPE Set - Two Hornbooks + 16 page History $7.50
This delightful set of 4.75 x 2.75" horn book replicas with their charming backboard designs makes a unique gift and
conversation piece! Right out of history, the black letter English replica [with St. George and the dragon on the backboard] is accompanied by the Pilgrim Hornbook [with Ship on backboard]. The lesson sheets are mounted on a plywood paddle and have the ABCs, the Lord's Prayer (Our Father), and vowel sounds. Our $2.50 Hornbook History is INCLUDED!
Horn Book Replicas without tacked horn - Handcrafted by Gene Wilson
HORN BOOKS were for centuries a child's introduction to reading. The horn book got its name from the translucent sheet of cow horn, held in place by tacks, to protect its printed lessonsheet. The simple text was typically the alphabet and the Lord's Prayer (Our Father) fastened onto a quarter-inch thick wooden paddle.
#116- 16 page History of ABC Hornbooks by Gene Wilson - $2.
#SPE Set - Set of Two Hornbooks packaged in a clear plastic gift case!
Only $8.50
This inexpensive set of 3.5 x 1.8" horn book replicas with their charming backboard designs make a great gift! The SOLID wood paddles may or may not have a hole in the handle.
#SPE85 - Set of Two Hornbooks packaged in a clear plastic gift case PLUS our 6.95 Horn Book History (60 pages) - Only $13.50/Set
Genuine
Tacked Horn
Hornbook Replicas First Quality
#SE - Small English Horn Book Replica, 3.5 x 1.8" with genuine horn $24,
Very limited supply of this discontinued item remains.
Pendant Hornbook Replica for wearing around neck or tied to waist... This delightful conversation piece has genuine cow horn tacked over the lessonsheet.
The charming backplate design has been heat transferred to the solid wooden paddle. One page history and 30+" leather lacing or ribbon included.
Choose from:
#PE Pendant English,top, $25. or
#PP Pendant Pilgrim, bottom $25.
We reserve the
right to refuse to fill orders from dealers for quanties of
any of these items
Horn Book Replicas with Genuine tacked horn - Handcrafted by Gene Wilson
Handcrafted A.B.C. Horn Book Items
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Cookie Molds and Horn Books by "America's Cookie Mold Carver" Gene Wilson
Handcrafted A.B.C. Horn Book Items
Horn Book Replicas, Molds and Histories
Cookie Molds and Horn Books by "America's Cookie Mold Carver" Gene Wilson
