Collection Highlights
Important meeting of the African Civilization Society, at the Cooper Institute, Wednesday evening, March 7th, 1860, at eight o'clock
Date:
1860
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1860.48
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Priming horn
Object Number:
X.182ab
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Horn, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 1/4 x 6 in. ( 5.1 x 8.3 x 15.2 cm )
Marks:
incised: throughout: "A.C.T.S.P.T.H. / PENMV / AIMYL"
Description:
Carved horn priming horn with wooden stopper; boss at end opposite stopper, incised geometric designs and lettering, stopper end carved in spirals.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
