American Civil War Era Gunpowder Pouch, circa 1865
Scope and Contents
The collection contains an American Civil War era gunpowder pouch, found in Kentucky. Both sides of the pouch are embossed with a hunting scene, a circle enclosing a tree and a large dog. The copper English-style charger bears the manufacturer's mark, AM FLASK and CAP CO. The spring loader still opens and closes easily but the leather of the pouch is deteriorating and is in two pieces.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1865
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Local Identifier
u0003_0003221
General
Formerly MSS.3221
Processing Information
Processed by Martha Bace, 2011.
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository