Canteen
- Object Name:
- Canteen
- Object ID:
- 1968.505.02
- Creator:
- Bartholomae, Charles
- Date:
- 1861
- Description:
- Civil War canteen. 1861 Bartholomae Patent Tin Filter Canteen. Curved tin flask of the "kidney" type. Two small spouts with Britannia caps; one cap has a small chain attached to a metal loop on cover; one spout is for drinking and the other is a tin storage tube for the filter (filter not present). The drinking spout (slanted) is threaded on inside to accept the filter. One large funnel-shaped filler spout with small piece of chain attached to small hole on rim; small brass plate located on inner rim of funnel stamped "PATENTED / JULY 9TH 1861". Brown wool cover is hand sewn. Two strap keepers located on each side.
- Material:
- Metal
Tin
Britannia
Wool
Textile - Dimensions:
- H-7 W-6.5 D-2.8 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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