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powder horns

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Art & Architecture Thesaurus\OBJECTS FACET\Containers\containers\containers by function or context\containers for priming powder or gunpowder\powder flasks\

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Fort Reno Ledger Drawing, 1887

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 251.Unknown]
Identifier: 4526.11.103
Description A warrior leans to the side of his horse to strike a Pawnee with his saber. The Pawnee, identified through his distinctive hair style, wears a cotton shirt, a breech cloth, blue wool leggings, and garters. A mirror board and powder horn are tied to his belt and he carries a rifle. The Cheyenne carries a distinctive shield painted with images of the full and crescent moons and dragonflies. From the article: Preserving History in the Southern Plains: Cheyenne and Arapaho Ledger...
Dates: 1887

Sketch of Rifle and Powder Horn, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.280.32
Description

Photograph of a sketch by Charles M. Russell of a rifle with a powder horn hanging off the barrel. Pasted onto a sheet of paper.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century