Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Trumpet, Hailing |
Catalog Number |
1991.90.01 |
Maker |
United States |
Date |
ca. 1812 |
Material(s) |
Wood; wrought iron |
Dimensions |
H-47.5 W-3.25 D-3.25 inches |
Description |
This is a horn made of two pieces of carved wood. Each piece of wood is approximately 47 1/2" long and is tapered from the bell to the mouth. The two pieces of wood originally were held together with at least four wrought iron bands, two of which remain. Sixteen inches down from the mouth is a round, approximately 1" diameter hole. |
Notes |
Some KMHM records state that this: "Bugle used by Col. Richard M. Johnson Mounted Kentucky Infantry during War of 1812." |
Collection |
Kentucky Military History Museum Collection |
Event |
War of 1812 |
People |
Johnson, Richard Mentor, 1780-1850 |
Subjects |
Horns Signals & signaling |
Search Terms |
War of 1812 Battle of the Thames Horns |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |