Collection Highlights
Group of Chicago Zouave Cadets
Date:
Object Number:
PR.049.FF.MIL.CHIZOU
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Luce Center
Powder horn
Object Number:
X.181
Date:
1755-1763
Medium:
Horn, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 5 x 11 3/8 in. ( 6.7 x 12.7 x 28.9 cm )
Marks:
incised: above "French Fleet": "WL"
Description:
Carved horn powder horn with wooden cover over one end, with metal arch at the center; horn incised with map of forts from the French and Indian War, from New York to Canada; French Fleet depicted around the bottom, Royal Standard above.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
