Powder horn

Manufacturer Elisha Barnes

InscriptionsElisha Barnes, his horn made at Montreal, January Ye-th 1776 Liberty: and Property: Fredom: or: death". Our fathers: Crost: The wide and: Raging sea and blest themselst when the depart free, and... in: truth: fiery: or: far. Give up their fredom which hath goth so dear.

Marks or LabelsElisha Barnes his horn Made At Montreal January ye 7th 1776 Liberty and property frdom or Death Our fathers crost the wide And raging sea ..."

Date 1776

Medium / Technique Horn; wood; metal: brass

DimensionsHeight: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.) Width: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.) Length: 26.9 cm (10 9/16 in.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Armament Accessories

Origin United States, North America

Object Number1982.32

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditPurchase

Status

Not on view

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