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Culture:American (probably)
Title:bullet mold
Date Made:1750-1775
Type:Armament
Materials:base metal: bronze
Place Made:United States; New England (probably)
Measurements:overall: 1 in x 2 1/8 in x 11 in; 2.54 cm x 5.3975 cm x 27.94 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2005.20.9.6
Credit Line:Historic Deerfield, The William H. Guthman Collection of American Engraved Powder Horns
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield
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Description:
Hinged bronze bullet mold composed of a dozen graduated cavities to cast lead "buck and ball," which descended in the family of General Israel Putnam (1718-1790) along with his powder horn (HD 2005.20.9). These artifacts were purchased in 1988 from a Putnam family descendent by William H. Guthman.

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