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Powder horn

Collection Type

  • Armament

GUSN

GUSN-225622

Description

Steer horn with open end (no stopper), wood butt end with carved inscription "CLE," small string attached to throat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

powder horns
horn (animal material)
wood (plant material)
Horn, Powder

Inscription

"CLE" (Carved)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Mary Hinckley

Accession Number

1944.642

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