Powder Flask

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Powder Flask

Entry/Object ID

1941.7.3

Description

Teardrop-shaped leather powder flask with a brass spout. The top is sealed with a cork. The pouch is filled with black powder.

Context

Owned by G. Cadova Hatch of Cabot, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1941.7

Source or Donor

Hatch, Charles P.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 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

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

3-7/8 in

Length

7-3/8 in

Diameter

1 in

Material

Cork, Brass, Leather

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Hatch, G. Cadova

Related Places

Place

Town

Cabot

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America