Shiny brass powder flask

Object/Artifact

Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

Description

Shiny brass powder flask. Modified shell design in relief on both sides. Arch design with downward feather like items hanging down. On top piece a flowing upward design with 4 bars. 3 nails near the arch design and 1 in the top design. Hooks on both sides with a piece of twine rope attached.Slight deterioration of twine rope and brass. Circa mid 19th century.

Acquisition

Accession

172

Source or Donor

Conklyn, Owen

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1860

Material

Metal