Cups

I thought today I would focus on something other than a powder horn. But first..a Reminder.  The Fine Folk Art & Arms show is on the 19th and 20th of October at the U.S. Army and Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle, PA.  It is a great show with a gathering of some of the finest 18th century artisans I have seen.  I will be there as well and hope you can make it.

 OK, on to the horn items.  Many items were made from horn but one that was almost as important as the powder horn was the horn cup, or horn tumbler.  Most medicines were in powdered form and therefore required mixing with water.  Another important daily ritual was the rationing of rum to the soldier in the amount of "one gil per man, per day, for the duration of his service."  So the advent of the horn cup and it's importance.  You would rarely find a soldier, trekker, or frontiersman on the trail or in the woods without a form of vessel to drink from.

Below are some photos of various cups I have made, in varying sizes and with various engraving.  it was another medium for the horner to work with and usually with as much vigor as he worked on powder horns.

until next time
YMH&OS

John DeWald