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Title
American Powder Mills Powder Container
Description
A red container with the 'Dead Shot' brand of gun powder from the American Powder Mills, Maynard. The F.F.G. label indicates finer granules of powder used mainly in shotguns and larger caliber rifles- "sporting powder".
The name A. O. Fay, President of American Powder Mills, is on the back of the powder container. His father, A. G. Fay, was President of the company before him. However, Mr. A.G. Fay died in an explosion at the Mills in 1873.
The name A. O. Fay, President of American Powder Mills, is on the back of the powder container. His father, A. G. Fay, was President of the company before him. However, Mr. A.G. Fay died in an explosion at the Mills in 1873.
Creator
Americ.an Powder Mills.
Date
1835-1929.
Identifier
2023.165
Artifact Item Type Metadata
Materials
Tin; 4"W x 6"H.
Condition
Poor.
Storage
SU6-1
Inside wood box 2023.150.
Inside wood box 2023.150.