Powder flask
Classification:
Date:
1843
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 24.4 x 10.8 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Brass powder flask; pear-shaped with cylindrical mouthpiece at top of circular collar and hinged lever on side; stamped anchor at middle of both sides.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dorothy Barck
Object Number:
1954.146
Date Begin:
1843
Date End:
1843
eMuseum Object ID:
40896
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powder horn
Classification:
Date:
1775-1850
Medium:
Horn, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 5 x 13 3/8 in. ( 8.6 x 12.7 x 34 cm )
Description:
Carved horn powder horn with wooden cover over one end with mushroom finial at the center (not original); lipped spout has screw-in stopper.
Credit Line:
Gift of John Ward Dunsmore
Object Number:
1941.1180ab
Gallery Label:
This powder horn was used by military artist John Ward Dunsmore as a prop in some of his paintings. This type of screw-in stopper is thought to have been the type used by militiamen.
Date Begin:
1775
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
40895
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powderhorn
Classification:
Date:
1758
Medium:
Horn, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 14 in. ( 6.7 x 12.1 x 35.6 cm )
Description:
Carved horn powder horn with wooden cover over one end, carved with concentric rings; horn incised with Royal Standard, grenadiers flanking circular symbol of 13 cantons of Switzerland, buildings; spout end carved with ribs.
Object Number:
X.178
Gallery Label:
Based on the date of this powder horn, it was probably used by Abraham De Peyster, Jr., son of Abrham De Peyster (1657-1728), who held nearly every public office in New York during his time in public service.
Date Begin:
1758
Date End:
1758
eMuseum Object ID:
40894
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bullet mold
Classification:
Date:
1760-1800
Medium:
Stone, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. ( 3.2 x 19.7 cm )
Description:
Stone and wood bullet mold; two rectangular soapstone blocks fastened together with wooden peg driven through hole at both ends; eleven circular molds on front interior of both blocks.
Object Number:
Z.3147
Date Begin:
1760
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
40892
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bullet mould
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 3/4 in. ( 14.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Iron bullet mold; two curved arms that extend into hinged front, with square mold for circular bullet at end of each arm.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dorothy Barck
Object Number:
1954.143i
Date Begin:
1800
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
40891
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bullet mold
Classification:
Date:
1760-1830
Medium:
Wood, iron, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 21 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Wood, iron, and brass bullet mold; two tapered, cylindrical wooden handles extend into flat, hinged brass front with four circular molds on inside; engraved letters on arm top.
Object Number:
1931.81[dup]
Date Begin:
1760
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
40882
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powder horn
Classification:
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 )
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.
Object Number:
X.181
Marks:
incised: above "French Fleet": "WL"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1763
eMuseum Object ID:
40851
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powder horn
Classification:
Date:
1756
Medium:
Horn, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. ( 7 x 9.5 x 24.8 cm )
Description:
Carved horn priming horn with wooden cover over one end; incised image of blockhouse flying British flag, log pole fence, map of Fort William Henry, and coiled snake; spout end ribbed.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1928.77
Marks:
incised: across one side: "ELI WENTWORTH priming horn / WETHERSFIELD he hails from / FORT WILLIAM HENRY is the / camp & 1756 the year is."
Gallery Label:
According to the accession record, Stephen V. Granesay from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, doubts the authenticity of this horn.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1756
eMuseum Object ID:
40849
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powder horn
Classification:
Date:
1730-1790
Medium:
Horn, wood, metal, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 4 x 10 in. ( 7.6 x 10.2 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Carved horn powder horn with wooden cover over one end, with 2 metal nails at the center (leather remaining beneath one nail); horn incised with towns in Pennsylvania and New York (not geographically accurate); spout end ribbed near the end.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1935.97
Marks:
incised: near bottom: "JOHN COON / HIS HORN / 17(?)0"
Gallery Label:
This horn is listed in "Powder Horns, Their History and Use" by Rufus A. Grider in the journal, The Bulletin (vol. XV, p. 20).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1790
eMuseum Object ID:
40848
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Priming horn
Classification:
Date:
1790-1850
Medium:
Horn, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 4.1 x 5.4 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Carved horn priming horn with wooden stopper in spout and wooden cover over opposite end; lipped spout.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Dorothy C. Barck
Object Number:
1954.145bc
Gallery Label:
This priming horn was used by military artist John Ward Dunsmore as a prop for his paintings.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
40844
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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