Catalogue of a collection of powder horns embraceing [sic] the world (manuscript) / made by Rufus A. Grider of Canajoharie, N.Y. 1895.

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Catalogue of a collection of powder horns embraceing [sic] the world (manuscript) / made by Rufus A. Grider of Canajoharie, N.Y. 1895.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/430058415

The catalogue itself lists the title or name of the powder horn, the owner of a particular horn at the time of compilation, and the existence of any illustration in which the particular horn is depicted at the time. The information is organized according to the war or topic as outlined in the table of contents. The Preface includes details on how powder horns were used, worn, equipped, made or crafted, and decorated. Additional information concerns the rarity and value of powder horns. The preface was signed dated February 20, 1895 by Rufus Grider.

1 v. (49 p.) ; 28 x 36 cm.

New York State Library

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New York State Library

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Grider, Rufus A., 1817-

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Rufus Alexander Grider was born April 13, 1817, in Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a town founded by members of the Moravian Congregation in 1756. He lived in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania from 1870 to 1883, when he moved to Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New York. He taught art at the Canajoharie Academy until his retirement in 1898. He died February 7, 1900. From the description of Albums, 1886-1900. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 76962166 ...

Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891

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