Powder flask

Description
A powder flask is a container for carrying gunpowder. This is made of leather and has a metal measure.
The decoration on the leather is embossed with game animals on one side.
The form is a flat tear drop shape.
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Object detail

Media/Materials
Flask, powder or shot
Measurements
flask 155mm 25 < 82mm
measure 57mm dia 17mm
Collection
Waikato Historical Society/Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Waikato Historical Society Collection
Courtesy of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1964/49/3

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