Folks,

These two historical artifacts were recently excavated from a log cabin site 
located in Grimes County, Texas. The  estimated date is mid-19th-century. 
Technically, these are not whatzits, since it's already known WHAT they are 
.... but any further info will be appreciated by the excavator, Jeff Craver.

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Bob Skiles

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> The first item is a powder horn or at least part of a powder horn. I
> am curious if anyone can identify the design, or has a particular name
> for the design? I have seen several powder horns on the net but none
> with this type of design. Any info over powder horns in general is
> always welcome.

http://skiles.net/powder.jpg

>
> The second item is the face of a scale. It has the name "Giroud MFG
> Co." etched into it. I am wondering given the size of it what it was
> used for? Can a date be attributed to this type of scale? Any
> additional info is much appreciated.
>

http://skiles.net/scale.jpg


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> Jeff Craver
> Research Archaeologist
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