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French Canadian Powder Horns
« on: August 12, 2020, 04:16:38 AM »
Hey All, Can any one point me in the direction of horn styles for New France? I'm working on a Coureur de Bois portrayal. Any thing regarding styles, material, or where to look for more info would be appreciated.

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Dave

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Re: French Canadian Powder Horns
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2020, 05:13:56 AM »
Here is one that is attributed to French origins, can't recall exactly where in the US it originated.






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Re: French Canadian Powder Horns
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2020, 07:42:21 PM »
Greetings,

"The Voyager's Sketchbook" by James A. Hanson contains some sketches of horns that may be of interest.

Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Fur Press; 1st edition (1981)
ASIN: B0006YWKLW

Should be copies, new and used, readily available.

Enjoy,
Kevin

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Re: French Canadian Powder Horns
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Re: French Canadian Powder Horns
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2020, 09:16:42 PM »
Here is one that is attributed to French origins, can't recall exactly where in the US it originated.






 WOW! That looks to be leather covered....what a piece of worl.

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Re: French Canadian Powder Horns
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2020, 09:27:06 PM »
The French leather powderhorn (similar shape and dated 1620-25) shown in "Soldats du Roi - Les Armées de L'Ancien Régime 1610-1789" page 24 is associated with priming a canon, no mention of use in French-Canada.

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Re: French Canadian Powder Horns
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2020, 04:16:41 AM »
Belleville,

Thanks for the photos. The second one intrigues me. Just a bit of weirdness, I live in Belleville, Wi.