Die stamped copper powder flask

Titles: Die stamped copper powder flask (Supplied title)

Description: Die stamped copper powder flask stamped on the front and back with a trophy of arms and colors, with "COLT'S / PATENT" at the center. This type of flask is often found cased with Colt United States Army Model 1860 revolvers. It was used during the Civil War by Major Thomas P. Wilson of the 4th Minnesota Regiment.

Dates

• Not earlier than 1855 - Not later than 1870 (Creation)
• Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 (Civil War) (Use)

Creation

• made by: Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co.
• owned/used by: Wilson, Thomas Perry
• about: United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 4th (1861-1865)

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 386.H180

Credit: Minnesota Historical Society Collections, Gift of Dr. A. V. Wilson

Notes

• This is an example of an armament accessory used during the U.S. Civil War.

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 6 inches height
• 3 inches width
• 1 3/8 inches depth

Subjects

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