Flask, Powder

Object/Artifact

Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Flask, Powder

Entry/Object ID

2000.134.044

Description

Brass powder flask from Civil War period with raised design of shell shape on both sides, 2 side rings for carrying strap, and a spring-loaded top with 4 measurements for releasing powder.

Use

Used during Civil War.

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

1-1/2 in

Length

8 in

Material

Brass

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

General Notes

Note

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