Flask, Powder

Object/Artifact

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Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Flask, Powder

Entry/Object ID

1939.A203.003

Description

Early American, gunpowder flask with leather cover over metal. Flask is embossed " 4 lbs" and has a levered metal top marked in 2 increments for different loads. Originally would have had leather strap attached at bottom and top for carring flask.

Collection

Military

Made/Created

Date made

1810 - 1860

Notes

Date: 1810-1860

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

Dimensions

Width

3-1/2 in

Depth

2-1/4 in

Length

8-3/4 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Leather/ Metal

General Notes

Note

Status: Record updated Status By: JM Status Date: 2022-05-27