[Elisabeth Ball Collection of hornbooks].

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[Elisabeth Ball Collection of hornbooks].

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This is a collection of 17th and 18th century hornbooks, primarily in wood, with several in leather, silver, or ivory. The hornbooks vary from simple forms to more elaborate frames with carved figures or letters. Some of the hornbooks have an attached abacus. The collection also includes several 19th and 20th century examples, including one with Arabic characters.

6 linear feet

Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7371537

Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library

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Free Library of Philadelphia: Rare Book Department

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Ball, Elisabeth, 1897-1982

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Haywood, Carolyn, 1898-1990

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Illustrator of children's literature. From the description of Carolyn Haywood papers, 1949-1981. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 41444012 American author and illustrator of children's books; best knownfor her "Betsy" and "Eddie" series. From the description of The mixed-up twins : production material, [1952?]. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62443647 (Mary) Carolyn Haywood, a lifelong...