Powder horn carved with the name of Revolutionary War soldier Prince Simbo
- On View
- Slavery and Freedom Gallery
- Museum Maps
- Objects in this Location
- Exhibition
- Slavery and Freedom
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Simbo, Prince, American, ca. 1737 - 1810
- Date
- late 18th century
- Medium
- horn, wood, and copper nails
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 2 15/16 in. (7 x 19.1 x 7.5 cm)
- Description
- An engraved powder horn with stopper. The ox horn is carved with images of a dove carrying a banner reading "LIBERTY," a deer, the sun with a face, and a pine tree. An intricate design featuring eyes encircles the outer edge of the horn. The name Prince Simbo and the date November 17, 1777 are also engraved on the horn.
- Place depicted
- Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Weapons and Ammunition
- Type
- powder horns
- Topic
- Free communities of color
- Freedom
- Military
- Slavery
- U.S. History, Colonial period, 1600-1775
- U.S. History, Revolution, 1775-1783
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.14.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.