North America, United States, ca. early to late 19th century CE. A leather possibles bag and a wood and cow powderhorn. The leather bag is formed by several panels of cow skin or deer leather sewn into a simple pouch with a cover flap. On the verso is a cotton strap for suspension that is a later addition to the bag. Leather pouches used by frontiers men were known as possibles bags, to carry all the gear they would possibly need - which was usually not much more than a few lightweight possessions! This pouch still holds a length of vegetal fibers to use as tinder. The powderhorn has a wooden cap at one end and wooden plug; the horn still contains some gunpowder. Leather cords are tied around the neck and cap for suspension. Size of powderhorn: 10.25" L x 2.25" W (26 cm x 5.7 cm); possibles bag: 6.5" L x 7" W (16.5 cm x 17.8 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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Powderhorn still contains gunpowder. Fraying and tearing to leather cords. The horn is intact and good with minor surface wear. Possibles bag is fair condition. Tears to leather around straps. Strap is not original and probably dates to the early or mid-20th century and is attached with safety pins. The leather is cracking and tearing, with discoloration and staining throughout. Bag contains a vegetal fiber for tinder.