Powder Flask

Object/Artifact

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Goulbourn Museum

Name/Title

Powder Flask

Entry/Object ID

990.6.39

Description

Pear-shaped metal powder flask with embossed design on front and back. In the nineteenth century, powder flasks were used as containers for gunpowder; gunpowder was dispensed through the brass spout, known as the "charger," that appears at the end.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Flask, Powder

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Flask, Ammunition

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Armament

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Armament Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Material

metal, brass - métal, laiton