Powder Flasks

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Description:
One copper powder flask formed in a pressed and molded oviform. The decoration is on both sides and depicts the shell & bush design. The brass top is of the plain or fast style and is equipped with an outside spring, a common cutter, and a thumbpiece. There are two strap loops are attached at the midpoint of throat.
- Site: Arsenal
- Date: 1840-1850
- Dimensions: H-8.5 W-3.5 D-1.2 Dia-0.5 inches
- Collection: Weaponry Collection
- Object Name: Powder Flasks
- Object Id: MM 475
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