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Green powder horn with rounded wood plug with iron ring. String tied through ring and around neck. Engraved images include hearts, stars, flag (with 13 stars), bird, and a fish.
powder horns
hemp (fiber)
horn (animal material)
metal
wood (plant material)
Container, Armament
Flask, Ammunition
Horn, Powder
Horn, Powder
Unknown
10 3/4 (H), 3 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Dr. Albert Nute, Jr.
1939.24
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