| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| 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 |
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| Archive Creator | Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth |
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