About This Object
- A metal container for gun powder.
Used by P. Crayton of Marques, Texas, until his death in 1890.
Curious Facts
The 19th century was called the golden age of powder flasks by Martin Rywell, author of the book, The Powder Flask. The majority of 19th century mass-produced flasks are made of metal, usually an alloy of copper and zinc in differing amounts which lead to different colors of the flasks.