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Soldier's tinned iron canteen

74.34.10, front

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Titles: Soldier's tinned iron canteen (Supplied title)

Description: United States Army "bullseye" canteen made of tinned iron has the remains of a red and green painted finish and has "UNION" painted in white on one side. It was reportedly carried in battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, during the Civil War.

Dates

  • Not earlier than 1863 - Not later than 1865 (Use)
  • Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 (Civil War) (Content)

Creation

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 74.34.10

Notes

  • This is an example of a military accoutrement used during the U.S. Civil War.

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 7 1/2 inches diameter
  • 2 3/4 inches depth

Subjects

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74.34.10, front

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74.34.10, back

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