Powder Horn Collection

Powder Horn Collection, which includes historic artifacts from the time period 1709 thru 1783. The purchase includes several different styles/types of historic powder horns that have been used by various individuals throughout the 18th century. Some examples include: Daniel Tuttle's powder horn used during the French and Indian War, 1755; John Ball's horn utilized during Queen Anne's War, 1709, also the oldest dated powder horn with American military significance; and Ephram Derthick's powder horn which includes details of the Siege of Boston and was made in Roxbury in 1775. There are a total of 69 different powder horns included in the Grinslade Powder Horn Collection.