Powder flask

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Powder flask

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.701

Description

Brass powder flask, teardrop shape, small spout; both sides stamped with the same scene of two birds (pheasants or quail) in a rural scene framed in a leaf and tendril pattern. Wire tension releasing mechanism to pour the powder out. Two small brass loops about two inches down from the top on each side for a strap.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1933 Date made: r. 1834 - 1933

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

3-1/4 in

Depth

1-1/2 in

Length

6-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (8.3 x 3.8 x 16.5 cm)

Material

brass, Wire

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Brass is slightly corroded and turning black; the bottom is cracked at the seam; slight dent in one side.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Unknown, Missing