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Head for a gunpowder flask found at a French fortress in Canada
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Head for a gunpowder flask found at a French fortress in Canada

1730-1758
orEngland, Europe
orFrance
Place madeUnited States, North America
Brass, iron
Overall: 3 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 8.3 x 7 x 0.6 cm )
Gift of Mr. Lawrence Price, through Major Howland Pell, 1935
INV.5780.3
This head for a gunpowder flask was found at Louisbourg, a French fortress on Cape Breton Island in Canada. Louisbourg was captured in 1745 during King George's War by New England militia forces supported by a British fleet, and again in 1758 by British forces during the French and Indian War. The head was attached to a large leather bag containing gunpowder, probably for artillery.
DescriptionBrass head for a gunpowder flask found at Louisbourg, a French fortress in Canada; pear-shaped tip with tapered neck connected to oval collar; collar has iron screw or peg.
ClassificationsARCHAEOLOGY