Powder horn scrimshaw, n.d.
Powder horn scrimshaw, n.d.
About this item
Full title
Date
pre-1952 [i.e. pre-1870]
Call Numbers
DR 162
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Physical Description
Contents
1 scrimshaw - 43 x 8 cm - powder horn
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
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Issue Copy
Copy print : SPF/Coats of arms, crests & badges - Australia
Copy print : Powder horns, pre-1952
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Alternative Titles
Full title
Powder horn scrimshaw, n.d.
Notes
Signature / Inscriptions
Curved horn with etched New South Wales coat-of-arms flanked by emu and kangaroo bearers, on the front of the horn above the base. Below is the motto: "Advance Australia". Carved decoration on the neck and rim of the base, the latter secured by nails. Base covered with material and has small hole hole in centre. Four maroon tassels attached to a me...
Date note
Dated from the year of Sir William Dixson's death and the date of obsolescence of powder horns
Alphanumeric designations
From 7c(b) -- on the reverse of the original Catalog card
Contextual Information
Source
Presented by Sir William Dixson, 1952
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
DR 162
Record Identifier
n88Er6vn
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/n88Er6vn
Other Identifiers
Reference code
839611
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