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On viewPowder Horns
DateEarly 1700s
Terms
- Powder Horns
- New England
Dimensions38.07 cm (15 in.)
MarkingsLabel: "Presented by Mr. French/ to/ Concord Antiquarian Soc/ Nov. 1924 Powder horn used by Daniel C. French as model in modeling the Minute Man."
Credit LinePowder Horn, America, early 18th century. Concord Museum Collection, Gift of Daniel Chester French; A2032.
Object numberA2032
DescriptionCow's horn and wood. No engraving. Carved away to leave thicker end to hold strap. Wooden stopper with wood-threaded knob. Used as the model for Daniel Chester French's sculpture of the "Minute Man (Minuteman)" (see provenance).
