Powder horn

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Powder horn

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.338 a-d

Description

a. Powder horn: curved, dark and lighter brown horn, with brass spout and walnut plug at large end, slung from belt; b. belt: wide and studded with brass bosses in area of horn, narrow and elsewhere, with circular wrought iron buckle; c. hollowed branch of walnut, suspended from belt as shot container; d. scabbard: small hair-covered leather sheath also suspended from belt.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

BOX 90
PM.65.338 A-D
PM.65.338a-d

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Belt

Length

44 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 44 in. (111.8 cm)

Dimension Description

Horn

Length

12-1/4 in

Diameter

2-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 12 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (31.1 x 6.4 cm)

Dimension Description

Scabbord

Length

4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 in. (10.2 cm)

Dimension Description

Shot cont.

Height

4-1/2 in

Diameter

1-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. (11.4 x 4.8 cm)

Material

Horn, Wood (walnut), brass, Leather, Iron, Hair

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Leather belt shows evidence of cracking and embrittlement, about 1/4" x 3/8" gouge in portion with brass studs; horn- leather string has been replaced (7/18/2005), some corrosion at brass tip of horn; overall good condition; shot container- has 3" crack on side starting at upper edge radiating into body; knife scabbard- shows evidence of wear and embrittlement, missing fur on skin.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Adolph Philipse's Bedchamber/NE