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1897.73.1

Powder flask for gunpowder. Made of horn with a wooden base. [El.B 17/10/2007]

1897.73.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Powder flask for gunpowder. Made of horn with a wooden base. [El.B 17/10/2007]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Stevens Auction Rooms
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1897
Date collected
By 1897
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1897
Materials and processes
Material Animal Horn, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width: max 60 mm, Length: max 117 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1897.73.1

Search terms: Vessel, Transport and Travel, Firearm Weapon, Ammunition Holder, Carrying Device, Firearm Accessory

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