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Powder Horn

18th century
Not on view
This powder horn is engraved with a map of Boston and the surrounding area.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Powder Horn
  • Date: 18th century
  • Geography: Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, Massachusetts
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Horn (cow), wood (applewood), brass, iron
  • Dimensions: L. 14 in. (35.6 cm); Diam. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Wt. 10.6 oz. (300.5 g)
  • Classification: Firearms Accessories-Powder Horns
  • Credit Line: The Collection of J. H. Grenville Gilbert, of Ware, Massachusetts, Gift of Mrs. Gilbert, 1938
  • Object Number: 38.134
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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