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Artist |
David Heywood |
Description |
Large powder horn with light brown to dark brown colors. Intricately decorated tip with ribbing and rope designs. Large opening at opposite end is covered with a wood piece and has scalloped edging. Inscription on horn reads: "David Heywood/His Horn Made/At WestPoint/Feb. 24 1779" Large horn suggests military use. Also has larger, thinner spout than others owned by LCHS. |
Object Name |
Horn, Powder |
Catalog Number |
2001.0117 |
Date |
February 24, 1779 |
Category |
5: T&E For Science & Technology |
Sub-category |
Armament -- Accessory |
Makers mark |
Inscription on horn reads: "David Heywood/His Horn Made/At WestPoint/Feb. 24 1779" |
Material |
horn, wood, metal |
Provenance |
Made at Westpoint by David Heywood inscribed. Charles Clark is a descendant of D. Haywood. |