Civil War canteen with concentric circles covered with wool (which when wet, kept canteen cool) with wooden stave and bands.
Wool has "B.J.F." painted on side.
Collection
Military
Made/Created
Date made
1850 - 1865
Notes
Date: 1850-1865
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Canteen
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Drinking Vessels
Nomenclature Class
Food Service T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials
Dimensions
Diameter
8 in
Material
Steel, Wool
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair
General Notes
Note
Status: Record updated
Status By: JM
Status Date: 2022-07-17