powder horn

human history

Other Name
scrimshaw powder horn (descriptive name)
Description
Scrimshaw powder horn
bullock horn; convex wooden plug at base; metal powder measure fitting at other end; two metal suspension rings attached at side; decorated with figures - Roman soldier, female nude, peasant girl, mother & child, headstone
Place
[New Zealand] [United Kingdom]
Other Id
W2220 (war)
38916 (ethnology)
1996x2.174 (temporary accession number)
Department
History
War History

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Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, W2220, 38916, 1996x2.174
Primary Maker
not known (Designer-maker)
Place
[New Zealand] [United Kingdom]
Date
19th Century
Associated Notes
history not known
Technique
scrimshaw
Period
Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901)/English reign
Media/Materials
bullock/horn/animal material
Measurement Description
length x maximum width (approximately): 345mm x 160mm
Measurement Reading
304.8mm
345mm (history worksheet prepared 1995)
160mm (at base; history worksheet prepared 1995)
Subject Category
scrimshaw/crafts
Classification
horn, powder
accessories
arms & armaments

Horn, Powder
Flask, Ammunition
Container, Armament
Armament Accessories
Armaments
05 Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Scrimshaw
Carving
Sculpture
Art
08 Communication Artifacts
Last Update
23 Aug 2023

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