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Mould for casting lead hornbooks, from Cumbria
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The drawing shows the two halves of a mould for casting lead hornbooks. The hornbooks would have the alphabet on one side, and a geometric pattern on the other side. The handle, in the form of a head, has a loop for attachment to a belt. On the other side is a mould for a number of small ornaments, such as birds, wheels, shields, and hearts.
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Title: Mould for casting lead hornbooks, from Cumbria
Description:
The drawing shows the two halves of a mould for casting lead hornbooks.
The hornbooks would have the alphabet on one side, and a geometric pattern on the other side.
The handle, in the form of a head, has a loop for attachment to a belt.
On the other side is a mould for a number of small ornaments, such as birds, wheels, shields, and hearts.
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