Powder Flask

1982.007.002

Creation Date
1860s

Dimensions

10 in H x 3.5 in W

Description
Powder flask ammunition pouch made of buckskin with twine strap hand sewn on the edges. Currently holds small buckshot BBs. Reportedly owned by Edward Davies, who enlisted at Fort Snelling in 1861 and served in the Brackett Batallion Company B of the Minnesota Calvary until March 15, 1866.

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