Powder Horn

Powder Horn

Powder Horn. This piece has a flat wooden base with oblong head nails holding it in place. The stopper is missing. It has a leather strap with a staple in the wooden base and wire (new) to attach it to the top of the spout. Faintly carved at the base and inked: "Powder Horn- C___N1/2 - 1880 or 1890." Piece has some removable paint splatters on it. See also photo 91.206.
  • Object: Powder Horn
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Circa: Late 1800's
  • Dimensions: 7" long
  • Culture Area: Southwest
  • Cultural Group: -
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: David and Dolores Thomasson
  • Catalog #: 91.207