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Powder flask: M.36-1940

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Powder flask. Tear-shaped, gilded metal decorated with a hunting scene set in a forest on either side. Brown string attached.

Legal notes

Given by Miss E. Rothwell in memory of the late W.E. Miller, F.S.A.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 3.3 cm
Height: 8 cm
Width: 4.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940-06-10) by Rothwell, E., Miss

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.36-1940
Primary reference Number: 19795
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 4 October 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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