Powder Horn

Powder Horn

Public Domain

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Powder Horn
Date19th century
Probable placeUnited States
MediumAnimal horn
Dimensions10 7/8 × 2 7/16 in. (27.6 × 6.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object numberB.75.58
Non exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
ProvenanceCarroll Sterling (1913–1994) and Harris Masterson III (1914–1997), Houston; given to MFAH, 1975.

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