Classification
Description
A horn book containing the alphabet and the Lord's Prayer. It is mounted on leather covered oak which is stamped with a figure of Charles I on horseback on the reverse, crowned CR in top left corner. Probably 17th century. This elementary one-page text book was intended to be used by children and was also called a primer. Exhibited at the Worthing Museum in 1973. This natural plastic item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.
Object number
WCHL : 38
Date
1600 - 1699
Country
Material
Dimensions
Width
60mm
Height
110mm
Depth
5mm