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Powder horn

Probably made by: Lt. Amos Avery (born in 1757)
about 1775
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts

Medium/Technique Horn, wood, leather
Dimensions 40.6 cm (16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of the Children of Harry T. and Ethel M. Merritt
Accession Number1995.802
CollectionsAmericas

DescriptionPowder horn with engraved decoration, including the British coat of arms with lion, crown, and unicorn, a large sailing vessel, and many Revolutionary War sites in and around Boston, including hills, waterways, and other landscape features; inscribed "Lieutenant Amos Avery 1775" Leather strap a replacement; stopper missing; new screw in center of base.
ProvenanceDescended in the donor's family. Ethel M. Merritt (b. 1883--d. 1947, Wolfeboro, Carroll, NH; 1947, by inheritance to the donor (Accession date: January 24, 1996)