Powder flask
1840-1870
Place madeUnited States, North America
Brass, leather, iron, cotton
Overall: 9 x 3 1/8 x 1 in. ( 22.9 x 7.9 x 2.5 cm )
Gift of Tilden Grover
1946.90
DescriptionBrass, leather, iron, and cotton powder flask; pear-shaped with cylindrical mouthpiece at top of circular collar and hinged lever on side; stamped on both sides is hound walking through wooded background; stitched brown leather cover.Markingsstamped: mouthpiece: ; "1 1/4/1"
ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: AMMUNITION
