Drum, Water

Name/Title

Drum, Water

Entry/Object ID

1978.002.033

Description

17 1/2 gallon container for water, from Office of Civil Defense. Black metal drum is 22 inches high and 16 inches in diameter, with a lid that can be popped off. Lid is severely rusted and has seven pinholes at time of cataloguing. Body and base of drum are slightly rusted, and drum has large dent in front side. PRinted in Yellow: "Survival Supplies Frunished by Office of Civil Defense, Department of Defense, Drinking Water 17 1/2 Gallons." Continues with instructions to fill, to dispense, and to use as a commode. From the Berkeley City Club?

Made/Created

Date made

1962 - 1962

Notes

Date: 1962-1962

Lexicon

Search Terms

"1960's"

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Drum, Water

Dimensions

Height

22 in

Diameter

16 in

Location

Other

oversized storage