Name/Title
CanteenEntry/Object ID
2000.134.047Description
Civil War, Confederate soldier's, wooden water canteen.
Wooden side staves bound w/metal to solid round sides.
3 slides to hold shoulder strap.
One side has carved "JB."
Other side has another carved "JB" and a large carved script "C," as well as a paper label marked "canteen from Civil War Louise Roberts."Use
Used by Confederate soldier during the Civil WarCollection
MilitaryMade/Created
Date made
1860 - 1865Notes
Date: 1860-1865
Made: Possibly handmade.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
CanteenNomenclature Sub-Class
Drinking VesselsNomenclature Class
Food Service T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Depth
2-1/4 inDiameter
7-1/4 in