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US Army canteen
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| Description | Tinned iron, wool-covered United States Army canteen used by Mathew Marvin during the Civil War. First Sergeant Mathew Marvin served with the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company K. Marvin was mustered into the regiment on April 29, 1861 and was wounded three times; at Bull Run, Harrison's Landing, and Gettysburg, before being mustered out on May 5, 1864. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 20.5 centimeters diameter 7.1 centimeters depth |
| Nomenclature | Canteen (vessel) Mess kit |
| Creation | Issued by: United States Army, 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1861-1864), Company K Issued by: United States Army |
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Used by: Marvin, Sergeant Mathew United States Army, 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1861-1864) Used in United States Used in Civil War Minnesota, United States United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies. Military. 1861-1865 (Civil & Indian Wars). Equipment & Supplies |
| Dates | Use: Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1864 |
| Notes | This is an example of a military accoutrement used during the U.S. Civil War. |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 6390.2 |