Object number
51/798
Collection
Description
This curved horn powder flask was used for storing gunpowder. It has a brass cap and end piece for releasing powder, and there is a spring loaded lever which opens the cap. A leather thong is attached to the flask, by which it was hung.
Physical description
1 powder flask: horn with brass cup, leather
Archival history
No Lavinia Smith No. recorded.
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\35 series negatives\Scans\35_628.tif - High resolution image
