Flask, Powder

Object/Artifact

Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Flask, Powder

Entry/Object ID

1962. A124.002

Description

Brass (top) and copper (body) powder flask w/ embossed pattern of 3 pheasants in an oval below an inverted heart design w/ a hound dog. Flask has 4 rings (2ea./ side) for cords as handle/straps. Part of one cord remains. Top has a spring-loaded release mechanism.

Collection

Military

Made/Created

Date made

1835 - 1865

Notes

Date: 1835-1865

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

1-3/8 in

Length

7-3/4 in

Material

Brass, Copper

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair