Artist/Maker
American Flask & Cap Company
Shot pouch
1830-1860
Place madeUnited States, North America
Leather, brass, metal
Overall: 29 x 3 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 73.7 x 8.3 x 2.2 cm )
X.184
This pouch held musket or rifle balls.
DescriptionStitched brown leather pouch with leather shoulder strap fastened to bottom; at top of pouch is cylindrical brass mouthpiece with hinged iron lever on side.Markingsstamped: mouthpiece: "AM.FLASK & CAP CO."
ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: AMMUNITION
