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Powder horn

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Collection Type

  • Armament

Date

1800-1899

GUSN

GUSN-26188

Description

Powder horn with brass mounting at top and bottom. Top mounting has scalloped edge. Bottom has spring clip. Flat wooden screw stopper at top. Replacement leather strap.

Details

Descriptive Terms

powder horns
horn (animal material)
wood (plant material)
Container, Armament
Flask, Ammunition
Horn, Powder
Horn, Powder

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1401

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