Powder Horns
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Description:
One natural, unmolded cowhorn outfitted with a wooden collar and stopper at the small end. A metal disk-shaped base is affixed to the bottom. The metal plate is fastened to the horn by 5 nails through the top and 5 nails through the horn itself. A metal wire has been saughtered on the top to act as a pulltab.
- Date: 1850-1875
- Dimensions: L-5.5 Dia-1.75 inches
- Collection: Weaponry Collection
- Object Name: Powder Horns
- Object Id: 1921.139.6b
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