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NH 68460 Powder Horn

Powder Horn
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Title: Powder Horn
Caption: American powder horn made for a Lieutenant Simon Jefferds in 1759, engraved with two small warships (a brig and a cutter) and a file of frock-coated Marines, as well as flying fishes and a running deer. The inscription reads "Lieutenant Simon Jefferds of Wells age 23y - his horn made at Lebanon March the 9 day: 1759: - I pouder with my brother Baul: A: herolike do conkure all." This is possibly the earliest known specimen of a power horn definitely American and Marine. The horn has a bronze spout and its original sling.
Description: Courtesy of Ashley Halsey, Jr. collection
Catalog #: NH 68460
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Medium: BW photograph
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