Horn, Powder
- Object Name:
- Horn, Powder
- Object ID:
- 1979.038
- Place of Origin:
- Hampton Falls, NH
- Date:
- 1779
- Description:
- Powder horn. Light brown horn, darkened at large end. Inscribed "CALEB BROWN HIS HORN" and "HA FALLS Born AUGUST" and "DECEMBER THE / LAST 1779". Also has decorative motifs and two soldiers. Large end has wooden plug with large iron staple. No stopper in small end.
- Material:
- Skeletal
Horn
Wood - Dimensions:
- L-14.5 Dia-3 inches
- Provenance:
- Owned by Caleb Brown (1759-1842) of Hampton Falls, Andover, and Franklin, NH. Descent of horn is known back to donor's great-grandfather, Abraham Brown (1818-1852), born in Franklin, NH.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Sue Avis Brown, in memory of Everett C. Brown and Susie E. Brown
- People:
- Brown, Caleb (1759-1842), Brown, Abraham (1818-1852), Brown, Everett Currier, Brown, Susie Avis
- Subjects:
- Powder horns, Soldiers
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