Die-stamped copper gunpowder flask

Titles: Die-stamped copper gunpowder flask (Supplied title)

Description: Die-stamped copper powder flask with externally-sprung, screw-on common top. The body is bag-shaped, elliptical in cross section, and stamped front and back with a stylized shell design and foliage at the neck. The original yellowish green wool suspension cord is attached at three iron split rings (the fourth is missing). A charger can be set to deliver "4", "3 1/2", "3 1/4" or "3" drams of powder. The flask's body still has most of its original grayish brown finish. The charger is stamped with the aforementioned graduated markings and "AM. FLASK & CAP CO."

Dates

• Approximately 1861 (Creation)

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 8312.1

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 9 inches height
• 4 1/2 inches width
• 1 3/4 inches depth

Subjects

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