Powder Horn

c. 1940

Edith Towner

Associated Names
Edith Towner

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large powder horn with intricate engravings. The horn has a cream-colored base with brownish-red accents. It is positioned diagonally, with the narrow end pointing upwards to the left and the wide engraved end towards the bottom right. The engravings on the horn depict scenes or patterns. The background is a plain, light cream color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10" long; 2 7/8" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13366

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in brown ink: Edith Towner

Wikidata ID

Q64556695

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