Flask, Pocket - Civil War

 
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Flask, Pocket, Civil War era
Flask, Pocket - Civil War
Flask, Pocket, Civil War era
Flask, Pocket, Civil War era

Flask, Pocket - Civil War

Object number1988.029.02
Date1863-1865
MediumMetal
Dimensions4 3/4 x 2 15/16 in. (12 x 7.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
    DescriptionA pocket flask belonging to M.L. Gerould and used during the Civil War. The flask is made of metal and the body is slightly curved with "M.L Gerould" and "Surg. USN" engraved on the front. The flask shows signs of general wear and tear. The cap is 7/8" high and has a lip with a grooved edge which is topped by a 5/16" diameter knob.

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