Powder Horn Collection (#3)

FALCONRY, 14th CENTURY. Varlets of falconry. Wood engraving after a miniature in Livre du Roy Modus, by Henri Ferrières, 14th century

HORN MAKING, c1750. Manufacturing powder horns. Line engraving, French, c1750

PILGRIMS: RELICS, c1620. Relics from the Mayflower. John Aldens Bible and William Clarks mug, wallet, powder horn, and spectacles. Wood engraving, 19th century

IRVING: RIP VAN WINKLE. Wood engraving after George Henry Boughton from a late 19th century edition of Washington Irvings Rip Van Winkle

IRVING: RIP VAN WINKLE. Rip Van Winkle meets the dwarfs in the Catskill Mountains. Wood engraving, American, 1876, depicting a scene from the Washington Irving story first published in 1819

BENJAMIN CHURCH (1639-1718). Colonial American soldier. Steel engraving, 19th century

PHILIP (METACOMET) (d. 1676). Native American chief, sachem of the Wampanoags. Line engraving after Paul Revere
PHILIP (METACOMET) (d.1676). Native American chief, sachem of the Wampanoags. Line engraving after Paul Revere

OSCEOLA (1800?-1838). Native American Seminole chief. Wood engraving, 19th century

TRAVIS: THE ALAMO, 1836. William Barret Travis (1809-1836) mustering his men, among them Davy Crockett, during the Siege of the Alamo in 1836

SYMBOL: THANKSGIVING. Hat, rifle, and powder horn, symbols of pilgrims and Thanksgiving

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Continental Army General Daniel Morgan during the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored 19th-century engraving of a painting

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"From Davy Crockett to Philip Metacomet: The Legacy of the Powder Horn" The powder horn, a timeless symbol of frontier life and Native American culture, has left its mark on history through the hands of legendary figures. In an 1883 wood engraving, we see Davy Crockett, the iconic American frontiersman, clutching his trusty powder horn as he fearlessly navigates uncharted territories. But it wasn't just pioneers like Crockett who relied on this essential tool. Wampanoag Native American chief Philip Metacomet is immortalized in a copper engraving by Paul Revere from 1772, proudly displaying his own intricately carved powder horn. These engravings serve as testaments to the importance of this item in both European and Indigenous cultures. Karl Bodmer's aquatint engraving captures a Blackfoot Native American man astride his horse at Fort McKenzie in Montana. With a powder horn slung over his shoulder, he embodies the spirit of freedom and self-reliance that defined many Indigenous tribes during this era. Delving into history reveals various iterations of these indispensable accessories. A priming flask from the 17th-18th century showcases exquisite craftsmanship with its ivory construction. Meanwhile, James M. Lawson's 1937 creation reflects a more modern interpretation with intricate carvings adorning its surface. Margaret Stottlemeyer's c. 1937 piece offers another perspective on design aesthetics with its unique patterns etched onto the surface of her powder horn creation. Cecil Smith's bullet pouch and powder horn combination exemplify practicality fused with artistic flair. William McAuley takes us further into time with multiple creations spanning from 1937 to 1940; each one showcasing different styles and techniques prevalent during those years. Traveling back even further in time brings us face-to-face with two mysterious yet captivating pieces.