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Canteens

Date1863
Terms
  • Canteens
  • Metal
  • Pewter
  • Steel
  • Cotton
  • Wool Fiber
Credit LineGift of Cummings E. Davis (1886)
Object numberA2037
DescriptionModel 1858 canteen. The canteen features a round, tinned steel body covered by a greenish kersey wool fabric. The canteen also features pewter fittings, including cap with ring at the spout. Running through the fittings and knotted together at the top is a long, brown cotton strap.