1888-1903 British Army Pattern 1888 web equipment water bottle

Name/Title

1888-1903 British Army Pattern 1888 web equipment water bottle

Entry/Object ID

1990.5.8

Description

1899-1902 British Army Pattern 1888 web equipment water bottle. Flat circular blue-enamelled sheet steel, with spout and 4 cm. long cork stopper attached to spout by steel chain. Body of water bottle covered with one-piece tan felt liner. Three steel loops hold a buff white shoulder strap 174 cms. long. Strap has adjustable brass buckle.

Made/Created

Date made

1899 - 1902

Notes

Date: 1899

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

No markings or stampings on felt cloth cover. Accession number on bottom steel loop.

Dimensions

Diameter

17.5 cm

Dimension Notes

4.5 cms. thick.