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1957.33.14

ID Number: 1957.33.14
Category: T&E For Science & Technology
Sub-category: armament T&E - accessory
Item Type: powder
Item Name: horn
Materials: HORN WOOD, UNKNOWN
Measurements: 23cmx9.2cm
Description: horn, wood; wood plug in base fitted with iron staple; 3 rings form collar below nozzle; scrimshaw pattern
History: Horn and wood, with interesting scrimshaw work. Scrimshaw is a word used to describe decorative work on bone or ivory. The decorative symbols here show this powder horn as an early 19th century object of British origin.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

Subjects

British / Britannique subject

Trade subject

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