Monday, August 29, 2011

Brennan, Rogers and Horne

Jud Brennan Fowler, James Rogers Hunting Pouch with Powder Horn and Measure by Bruce Horn

Photographed at the 2011 CLA Show by Dr. Peter Marshall.

Joe Seabolt Dagger





Photographed at the 2011 CLA Show by Jan Riser.

CLA Show 2011: Photos

Ken Scott Display






Lally and Frank House Display
















Photographed at the 2011 CLA Show by Jan Riser.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Silver Mounted Buffalo Powder Horn by Jack Brooks

This buffalo powder horn is made in the style of John Small of Vincennes, Indiana.  Small was a noted gunsmith working during the Revolution until he died in 1821.  All of the metal is sterling silver.  The 3 1/4"1/2" base cap is engraved with a mythical fish swimming through a group of flowers, vines, and tendrils.  The cap is engraved "J S BROOKS   2011".  The buffalo horn is 14 1/2" long.




Copy and photos supplied by Jack Brooks.

George Washington Silhouette by Eileen Hughes

In this 18th century silhouette art, Eileen first sketches the silhouette of her subject then she cuts it out of silhouette paper with tiny scissors.  She does period characters and modern work as well.  She is a graduate student of Bard in New York, she lives in Newburgh, New York. Eileen is the daughter of Honest Brother Dave Hughes.
 

Photographed at the 2011 CLA Show by Jan Riser.

CLA Show 2011: Photos

Weapons of the French and Indian War
Display Award Winner











American Floorcloths




Steve Auvenshine and Frank House


Selinda Kennedy Display


Photographed at the 2011 CLA Show by Jan Riser.