Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Luce Center
Powder flask w/strap
Object Number:
INV.7444
Date:
1856
Medium:
Brass, leather, iron, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/8 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 23.8 x 10.8 x 3.8 cm )
Marks:
stamped: top collar: "J.H./1856/BATTY/SPRINGFIELD MASS/R.H.K.W."
stamped: flask: "US" (inside shield)
Description:
Brass, leather, iron, and cotton powder flask; pear-shaped brass flask with cylindrical mouthpiece at top of circular collar and hinged lever on side; stitched brown leather cover with buckle-fastened strap fastened to rings on sides; stamped shield on flask bottom.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
