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Canteen

Object Name:
Canteen
Object ID:
1975.549.02
Date:
1775-1825
Description:
Canteen. Manufactured with two cylindrical flat tin pieces soldered to a curved middle piece. Round perimeter, one side flat, opposite side convex. 0.75" high cylindrical spout attached to top. No stopper. Tin bar 0.9" wide extends down vertical axis of flat side.
Material:
Metal
Tin
Dimensions:
H-5 W-4.75 D-1.5 inches
Provenance:
Canteen was found in collection, aattched to flintlock musket (1975.549.1). However, there is no record to indicatae they were donated or attached together initially.
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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