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Aug 13, 2019
Aug 13, 2019
Primer
Primer
1700s
Carved horn
Overall: 11.5 x 9.6 cm (4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.62
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This hunting accessory was carved out of horn.
Description
A priming flask is used to hold and pour fine gun powder into the priming pan of a gun. Scenes of hunting were a favorite decoration on these accessories.
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