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Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.55
Medium:
Paper, linen backing
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Luce Center
Powder flask
Object Number:
1951.328
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Brass, leather, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 3 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 22.9 x 8.6 x 3.5 cm )
Marks:
stamped: lever: "JAMES DIXON/& SONS" body: "lb/3"
Description:
Brass, leather, and iron powder flask; pear-shaped brass body with cylindrical mouthpiece at top of circular collar and hinged lever on side; stamped on front with rabbit and two birds suspended from loop-shaped hunting snare.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
