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Powder horn

Collection ID: 
E007.1
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Powder horn made from natural horn with a metal tip and top lid. The letters L * D and number 19 are carved on it. It was brought back from the Arctic by Dr John Rae as a relic from the Franklin expedition of 1845.


Keywords
Arctic exploration
Franklin Expedition

Physical attributes

Dimensions
Length300mm(Approx)
Inscription"L D 19"

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