Collection Highlights
The Funeral of Ulysses Grant
Date:
1885
Object Number:
PR.020.98.1
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Powder horn
Object Number:
1928.77
Date:
1756
Medium:
Horn, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. ( 7 x 9.5 x 24.8 cm )
Marks:
incised: across one side: "ELI WENTWORTH priming horn / WETHERSFIELD he hails from / FORT WILLIAM HENRY is the / camp & 1756 the year is."
Description:
Carved horn priming horn with wooden cover over one end; incised image of blockhouse flying British flag, log pole fence, map of Fort William Henry, and coiled snake; spout end ribbed.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession record, Stephen V. Granesay from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, doubts the authenticity of this horn.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
