Powder flask. Rifle-butt shaped with three circular metal 'bosses' on the casing which would have been visible when worn. Cord attached with two tassels.
Given by Miss E. Rothwell in memory of the late W.E. Miller, F.S.A.
Depth: 4 cm
Height: 23.5 cm
Width: 10.4 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1940-06-10) by Rothwell, E., Miss
Accession number: M.20-1940
Primary reference Number: 19637
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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