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A Leather Powder Box

A Leather Powder Box

This leather case was used to hold powder charges, for use in the cannons. The leather protected the felt-wrapped powder charge from moisture, sparks, and heat.
Galleries: Ships, USS Constitution Museum
Keywords: america's ship of state, boston, leather, leather bucket, massachusetts, powder charge container, sailing ship, uss constitution, uss constitution museum
Photo Location: USS Constitution Museum, Boston, Massachusetts
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 05/28/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 3744×5616
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 42°22'20.73"N 71°03'23.54"W
Picture Number: 15253