Powder horn

Museum Object Number 1963.0156.012 A- C

Object Name

Powder horn

Category

Weapons, Hunting, and Fishing

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

Nathaniel Dominy IV (Possible maker)

Creator Notes

Married Katharine Hallome on June 30, 1753. Children: Mary (d. in infancy) and Anna (twins). 2nd Marriage: Married Hannah Baker on November 28, 157 (or 1759), Children: Jonathan (d. in infancy), Hannah, Mary (d. in infancy), Urania, Leah, Nathaniel V, Phoebe, Clara.

Date of Birth

7/25/1737

Date of Death

10/23/1812

Place of Origin

East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Along side; "ND" carved with a stipple design above the date "1796".
2. Inscription; Along side; "FD" incised crudely
3. Inscription; Under tip; "1/4 lb 1" incised

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Horn; Wood

Techniques

Carved

Dimensions (inches)

13 (L) , 2.6 (W) , 2.6 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

33 (L) , 6.5 (W) , 6.5 (Diam)

Object Description

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