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1884.28.18

Powder-horn, straight, with brass-mounted nozzle with glass chamber. [El.B 17/10/2007]

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1884.28.18

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Collection type
Object
Description
Powder-horn, straight, with brass-mounted nozzle with glass chamber. [El.B 17/10/2007]
Cultural groups
European
English
French
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1862
Date collected
?By 1862
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Cattle Horn Animal, Material Brass Metal, Material Glass, Material Copper Metal, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 272 mm, Width: max 75 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.28.18
Research and responses

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_Horn_%28ammunition%29: A powder horn is a device used to carry gunpowder. Most commonly used with eighteenth century muskets, but was rendered obsolete by the development of self contained cartridges. [AP Leverhulme project on founding collection 1995-1998]

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Vessel, Ammunition Holder, Firearm Accessory