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Gunpowder Canister
DistributorDistributed by
Hazard Powder Company
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)Subject Terms
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1920-1939