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Powder flask: M.23 & A-D-1940

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Powder flask. Horseshoe shaped, faced with leather with metal mounts. Leather pouch with drawstring on front containing two bullets and two metal ends for a drawstring.

Legal notes

Given by Miss E. Rothwell in memory of the late W.E. Miller, F.S.A.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 4.7 cm
Height: 13.2 cm
Width: 8.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940-06-10) by Rothwell, E., Miss

Note

This powder flask has a leather pouch attached to one side for lead balls making it easier to reload a gun.

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.23 & A-D-1940
Primary reference Number: 19640
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 20 April 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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