Leather Costrel (Water Carrier)

Object: Alcohol container
Exact Date: 1680-1720
 

Description: A late 17th century Costrel, or water carrier, leather. Initials B.H. cut into one end 

Acc. No: 146
Item No: 59
Subject Type: Water can
Object Type: Utensil
Location: Buttery
Mediums / Material: Leather
Measurements Metric: 27cm H x 25cm W
Measurements Imperial: 10½" H x 10" W