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Gift of the Bennington Museum, 2009.124.1  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Gunpowder Canister
Gift of the Bennington Museum, 2009.124.1 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Gunpowder Canister

Date19th century
MediumTin, paint, paper
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Bennington Museum
DescriptionRectangular metal canister painted an orange/red color; has a narrow neck with cap at the top. Paper labels adhered to the front and back of the canister.
Object number2009.124.1
NotesHistorical Note: Augustus G. Hazard organized Hazard Powder Company in 1843 for the production of gunpowder. Hazardville is a community in Enfield and was named after Augustus Hazard himself, versus the nature of its primary product. (cthistoryonline.org 6/29/2009)
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Labels, Hazard Powder Containers, Hazard Powder Co., Hazardville, CT. 1961.68.1 © 2015 The Conn…
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