Powder Horn: The Loomis (H-20), Two Sides Depicted, with Vignette Views of Fort Wayne in 1795, and Fort Harrison in 1812, Indiana

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1894
Medium: 
Brown and gray ink and wash, watercolor, and graphite, with selective glazing on beige paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 7/8 x 14 3/8 in. ( 30.2 x 36.5 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.369
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed lower center: Rufus A. Grider Canajoharie N.Y./ 3 March 1894
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed twice at center in gray ink: "Rufus A. Grider. Canajoharie N.Y. / 3d March 1894."; inscribed at middle left: "The LOOMIS.", followed by a brief history of the horn; at lower right below vignette: "Fort HARRISON on the Wabash River Ina. in 1812."; at upper center below vignette: "FORT WAYNE in 1795 a Frontier Post in Indiana..."; annotations in graphite
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1894
eMuseum Object ID: 
16454
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: Adam Dockstetter (H-19), with a Vignette Scene of Deer Hunters at East Creek, New York, after Van Patten

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1891
Medium: 
Watercolor, black and brown ink and wash, gouache, and graphite, with selective glazing on beige paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 1/8 x 14 in. ( 28.3 x 35.6 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.368
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed upper center: Rufus A. Grider/ Nov.9th 1889. Lower left: Rufus A. Grider Canajoharie N.Y. 1891
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at middle left and center below horn in brown ink: "Rufus A. Grider. Canajoharie N.Y. 1891.", and "Novr. 9th 1889."; inscribed at lower left: "The DOCKSTETTER.", followed by a brief history of the horn; at lower right below vignette: "The DEER HUNT at East Creek..."; at upper right: "The picture below was made from an oil painting..."; annotations in graphite
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1891
eMuseum Object ID: 
16453
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: P. Bain (H-16), with a Vignette View of David Crockett's Birthplace, Tennessee

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1889
Medium: 
Brown and black ink and wash, watercolor, gouache, and graphite, with selective glazing on beige paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 3/4 x 13 13/16 in. ( 27.3 x 35.1 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.365
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed lower left: RA Grider July31, 1889
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at lower left in brown ink: "Rufus A. Grider July 31. 1889."; inscribed at lower right: "The BAIN.", followed by a brief history of the horn; at center below vignette: "David Crockett's birthplace-residence / in east Tennessee"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1889
eMuseum Object ID: 
16451
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: The J.H.S., J. Palmer, Owner (H-15), with a Vignette View of Seneca Falls, New York, 1817

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1889
Medium: 
Brown and black ink and wash, watercolor, gouache, and graphite, with selective glazing on paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 3/4 x 14 3/8 in. ( 27.3 x 36.5 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.364
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed center: Rufus A. Grider Aug.7, 1889
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at lower center in brown ink: "Rufus A. Grider Aug. 7. 1889."; inscribed at middle right: "The PALMER.", followed by a brief history of the horn; at lower right below vignette: "View of part of SENECA FALLS in 1817..."; annotations in graphite
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1889
eMuseum Object ID: 
16450
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: T. Hovey (H-14), with a Vignette View of the Indian Burial Ground, Pompey, New York

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1889
Medium: 
Brown and black ink and wash, watercolor, graphite, and gouache, with selective glazing on paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 10 x 13 11/16 in. ( 25.4 x 34.8 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.363
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed bottom right: Rufus A. Grider, June 29th, 1889
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at lower right in brown ink: "Rufus A Grider June 29th 1889."; inscribed at lower left: "The T. HOVEY.", followed by a brief history of the horn; at center below vignette: "DEPRESSIONS in / A. Hodges Woods..."
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1889
eMuseum Object ID: 
16449
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Two Powder Horns: Hunter's Horn and Nathaniel Booth (H-13)

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1890
Medium: 
Watercolor, brown and black ink and wash, gouache, and graphite, with selective glazing on paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 3/8 x 13 9/16 in. ( 28.9 x 34.4 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.362
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed bottom left: Rufus A. Grider July 11th 1890
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at lower left in brown ink: "Rufus A. Grider July 11th 1890."; inscribed at lower right: "The Nathaniel BOOTH."; at upper center: "A HUNTERS HORN", followed by a brief history of the horn
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1890
eMuseum Object ID: 
16448
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: Dr. W. H. Raymenton (H-12), Two Sides Depicted

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1890
Medium: 
Watercolor, black and brown ink and wash, gouache, and graphite, with selective glazing on beige paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 1/8 x 14 3/8 in. ( 28.3 x 36.5 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.361
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed bottom center: Rufus A. Grider of Canajoharie N.Y.Aug, 1890
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at lower center in brown ink: "Rufus A. Grider of Canajoharie N.Y. Aug. 1890."; inscribed at lower right: "The RAYMENTON.", followed by a brief history of the horn
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1890
eMuseum Object ID: 
16447
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Powder Horn: George Frear (H-9), with Vignette Views of Two Huguenot Houses at New Paltz, New York, and a Portrait of Sir Henry Clinton

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
1890
Medium: 
Watercolor, brown and black ink and wash, gouache, and graphite, with selective glazing on beige paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 1/4 x 14 5/8 in. ( 28.6 x 37.1 cm )
Description: 
Military
Credit Line: 
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number: 
1907.36.358
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed lower center: RA Grider July 1890
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at lower center in graphite: "RA Grider July 1890."; also signed at middle right inside vignette image; inscribed at lower right in gray ink below vignette: "A massive Stone dwelling..."; below: "This horn was fashioned by GEO. FREAR...", followed by a brief history of the horn; at upper left above vignette: "Sir HENRY CLINTON..."
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1890
eMuseum Object ID: 
16445
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Troops of the 20th AC, 2nd Division, Crossing the North Edisto River at Night, South Carolina, February 12-13, 1865

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
February 12-13, 1865
Medium: 
Graphite on paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/4 x 7 5/8 in. (13.3 x 19.4 cm) mat: 11 x 14 in. ( 27.9 x 35.6 cm )
Description: 
Civil War Drawings Collection. The movements of the 20th A.C. were described by a soldier in a nearby company, whose regiment was delayed by the events illustrated by this drawing and its inscription: Sunday Febry 12th 1865 Ordered to start at 6 but it was near 8 am before we were under way. our brigade having the rear - Marched about 10 mile and went into camp at one P.M. 2 mile from the north Edisto River & 6 from Orangeburgh. 1st and 2nd Divs are crossing the river this evening. Dept Hdqrs is at Orangeburgh tonight. It was thought yesterday that the enemy would certainly give us battle today at the Edisto River but "nary fight. Monday Febry 13 1865 Up at 4 and left at 5 a.m. but it was nearly 8 a.m. before we crossed Edisto River. From: Cornelius C. Platter Civil War Diary, 1864 - 1865 Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia
Credit Line: 
James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number: 
1945.580.63
Inscriptions: 
Verso inscribed vertically in graphite: "Crossing the north Edisto at night / On arriving at the river / found the bridge burned / but the troops crossed immediately on a few plank / a bridge was constructed / during the night and the / train passed over / day -- / G. J. Sager / Hd. Gun 33d. Brig. / 2d. Div 20th. AC"
Provenance: 
John T. Kavanaugh Collection, Rutherford, New Jersey, 1945
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1865
eMuseum Object ID: 
16443
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Hoisting of the U.S. Flag at Fort Sumter, February 18, 1865; verso: sketch of the oar and hook used as an impromptu flag pole

Classification: 
DRAWINGS
Highlight: 
Not promoted
Date: 
February 18, 1865
Medium: 
Graphite on paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. (21.6 x 31.1 cm)
Description: 
Civil War Drawings Collection. Engraved for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, February 28-March 7, 1865, (XIX: 493):385; also in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Famous Leaders and Battle Scenes of the Civil War (New York: Mrs. Frank Leslie; 1896), pg. 464, completely redrawn by a skilled artist or the engraver, with a vignette view of the verso image of the oar and gaff hook used as impromptu flagpole. The Confederacy never surrendered Fort Sumter, but Sherman’s advance through South Carolina finally forced the Confederates to evacuate Charleston on 17 February 1865 and abandon Fort Sumter. This scene occured the following day.
Credit Line: 
James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number: 
1945.580.61
Inscriptions: 
Inscribed at lower center in graphite: "line of Galrond[?]"; verso inscribed at lower center inverted: "The Flag Staff on which -- / the Stars & Stripes was / planted on Fort Sumter / -- Feb 18th --"; at left vertically: "remains of the U.S. Sloop- / of war Housatonic off / Sullivans Island S.C. / Feb. 18th/65 --"
Provenance: 
John T. Kavanaugh Collection, Rutherford, New Jersey, 1945
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1865
eMuseum Object ID: 
16442
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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