Flask
1800-1840 (made)
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Carved coconut flask, decorated with scrolls, profile heads and foliage. Includes a turned (bone?) stopper and features two small knobs on the side - probably by which a carrying strap or handle would be attached.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Coconut |
| Brief description | Coconut flask with carved decoration, probably made by a British sailor or seaman, ca. 1800-40. |
| Physical description | Carved coconut flask, decorated with scrolls, profile heads and foliage. Includes a turned (bone?) stopper and features two small knobs on the side - probably by which a carrying strap or handle would be attached. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs L. T. Williams |
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| Accession number | W.67-1981 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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