Cloth covered tin Civil War cavalry canteen

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Cloth covered tin Civil War cavalry canteen

Entry/Object ID

59

Description

Cloth covered tin Civil War US cavalry canteen. Cloth has been hand sewn in places to keep it in place. Cork stopper with metal ring and chain. Cloth carrying strap.

Acquisition

Accession

79

Source or Donor

Read, Eleanor Perry

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1861 - circa 1865

Material

Metal, Tin