US Army canteen

Titles: US Army canteen (Supplied title)

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.

Dates

• Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1864 (Use)

Creation

• used by: Marvin, Mathew
• issued by: United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1864), Company K
• issued by: United States, Army
• about: United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1864)

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 6390.2

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

• 20.5 centimeters diameter
• 7.1 centimeters depth

Subjects

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