Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Powder horn
Object Number:
1957.218
Date:
1763
Medium:
Horn, wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 6 x 16 in. ( 8.6 x 15.2 x 40.6 cm )
Description:
Carved horn powder horn with wooden cover at one end with metal loop; horn incised with a school of fish on one side, outdoor setting on the opposite side with two male figures, two horses and one ox.
Gallery Label:
This powder horn, made by John Stone, was used by John Vail.
Credit Line:
Gift of Carl Otto von Kienbusch
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
