Powder Horn

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Collection Type

Armament

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-225625

Description

Powder horn made of steer bone; throat without stopper, two small holes on body, and nails in wood butt end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

powder horns
bone (material)
wood (plant material)
Horn, Powder

Associated Person

David Owen
Mr. C.A. Frost

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. C. A. Frost

Accession Number

1929.1750

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