Horn, Powder
Object number2014.45.15
MediumLeather/Wood/Horn/Metal
Credit LineGift of Bayer Corporation
DescriptionLight and dark brown powder horn with a wooden cap on the large end and a wooden tip on the narrow end as well as a rough leather strap tied to the narrow end of the horn. The horn has many small lines/scratches made on its surface near the wide opening as well as a hole and gouges on one side. The color fades darker toward the narrow end of the horn. The wooden cap at the larger end has a small metal knob. The wooden tip on the narrow end of the horn has a loose wooden plug in it. There are two raised ridges in the horn at the narrow end and pins around the edge of the wider end.Dimensions2.5 x 9.5 x 12.25 in. (6.4 x 24.1 x 31.1 cm)Historical NotesPart of a collection of objects that hung in Bayer's headquarters and documented the work of gun makers from various areas of Pennsylvania.
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