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D8760 - Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth - 1714-1994
- F - Family records of the extended Franklin family and the Gell family of Hopton Hall - 1714-1994
  - OBJ - Objects collected by members of the Franklin and Gell families - [c350-c1900]

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/OBJ/10
Former Reference	D3311/OBJ
Title	Horn book of Honor Borrow
Date	[c1715-c1725]
Description	A horn book was a primer for children, comprising a sheet of text mounted onto a piece of wood with a handle. This horn book belonged to Honor Borrow (1712-1771), the daughter of Isaac Borrow Esquire of Derby. In December 1747, Honor married Philip Gell of Wirksworth. This horn book gives the letters of the alphabet and the Lord's Prayer.
Extent	1 item
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Format	Object
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