Collection Highlights
Come in, and Prevent a "Draft"
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Powder horn
Object Number:
X.180
Date:
1709-1759
Medium:
Ivory, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 11 1/2 in. ( 8.3 x 13.3 x 29.2 cm )
Marks:
incised: within standard: "HONISOITQVIMALYPENSE / DIEVEIMONDROIT"
Description:
Ivory powder horn with wooden cover at one end carved in the form of a flower, spout end is carved with double bladed knop at the center; ivory incised with map of New York, with the British Royal Standard at the center.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
