Crudely engraved green powder horn with wide tip and flat plug with nail. Engraved images include Native American, ship, shield, flag and feather.
powder horns
horn (animal material)
iron (metal)
wood (plant material)
Container, Armament
Flask, Ammunition
Horn, Powder
Horn, Powder
Engraving on body: ""F.R. Shaw/ His Horn/ 1811-1813/ 1812/ C.H.D./ Down With It""
Unknown
15 (H), 3 1/4 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Miss Mary C. Wheelwright
1935.964
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