Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Powder flask
Object Number:
1943.373
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Brass, leather, iron, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 in. ( 7 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brass, leather, iron, and cotton powder flask; pear-shaped brass body with cylindrical mouthpiece at top of circular collar and hinged lever on side; stitched brown leather cover with iron ring at bottom, flask stamped with hunting dog on both sides, with fence and tree in background.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this flask was used for hunting by the donor's father, John Jacob Winters.
Credit Line:
Gift of Garrett H. Winter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
