Powder flask. Horseshoe shaped, faced with leather with metal mounts. Leather pouch with drawstring on front containing two bullets and two metal ends for a drawstring.
Given by Miss E. Rothwell in memory of the late W.E. Miller, F.S.A.
Depth: 4.7 cm
Height: 13.2 cm
Width: 8.6 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1940-06-10) by Rothwell, E., Miss
This powder flask has a leather pouch attached to one side for lead balls making it easier to reload a gun.
Accession number: M.23 & A-D-1940
Primary reference Number: 19640
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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