Flask, Powder

Object/Artifact

Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Flask, Powder

Entry/Object ID

1971.115.021

Description

Brass powder flask with embossed design of stag between trees; image is same on both sides, but smaller on back. Flask originally had 2 rings for hanging. It also has a spring-loaded mechanism with 3 gradations at top for release of powder.

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

1-1/4 in

Length

6-3/4 in

Material

Brass

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

General Notes

Note

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