Civil War Period 4lb Leather & Brass Powder Flask Hunting Dog Design

Object/Artifact

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Hancock Historical Museum

Name/Title

Civil War Period 4lb Leather & Brass Powder Flask Hunting Dog Design

Entry/Object ID

989.011.006

Description

8" embossed leather shot flask without strap. setter type dog embossed on leather Affixed Label says "Shot Flask P A Wentz." 4 pounds

Collection

Civil War

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1850

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Flask, Shot

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

Update Date

March 12, 2026