Powder Horn

Maker John Young (American)

Collections

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS

Date1777

Mediumhorn

Dimensions3 × 13 × 3 in. (7.6 × 33 × 7.6 cm.)

DescriptionPowder horn, with scrimshaw images of ships, animals, fish, town by a John Young, New England

SignedSigned and dated - John Young 1777

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of Jonathan and Karin Fielding

Status

On view

Object number2016.25.49

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