Collection Highlights
Punch bowl: Landing of Lafayette
Date:
1840-1850
Object Number:
1910.24
Medium:
Earthenware
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Powder flask
Object Number:
1929.2
Date:
1850-1865
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 11.1 x 4.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Brass and iron powder flask; pear-shaped with cylindrical mouthpiece at top of circular collar and hinged iron lever on side; stamped on both sides with eagle perched atop cannon and cannonballs.
Credit Line:
Gift of C.K. Johnson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
