Horn, Powder
Prince Edward Island Potato Museum
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| Nom de l'objet : | Horn, Powder |
| Type de l'objet : | Horn, Powder |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | T&E for Science & Technology |
| Sous-catégorie de l'objet : | Armament- Accessory |
| Matériaux : | Horn Wood Metal |
| Numéro de catalogue : | OM.88.05 |
| Numéro d'accession : | OM.88.05 |
| Date de début de production : | unknown |
| Description : | Powder Horn; horn, wood, metal; 7.4cm diameter at one end, other end tapers to a point, horn has a slight spiral curve; at large end inserted a circular wooden stopper with metal 'eye' screw at center with attached length of rope extending to opposite (tapered) end; 5 metal nails through the side of the end secure the wooden plug; at opposite end a cork style plug; appears hand made |
| Commentaires : | A powder horn is a tool used to carry gun powder, and was generally created from cow or buffalo horn. They were most commonly used with 18th century muskets, but were rendered obsolete by the development of self contained cartridges. The use of animal horn along with nonferrous metal parts ensures that the powder would not be detonated by sparks during storage and loading. Horn is naturally water proof and hollow. |
| Longueur : | 33 |
| Diamètre extérieur : | 7.4 |
| Établissement : |
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| Ville de l'établissement : | O'Leary |
| Province de l'établissement : | Prince Edward Island |
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