Name/Title
CanteenEntry/Object ID
1982.37.17Description
Round, tin canteen with a pouring/drinking spout at the center top. There is no textile cover. The label, "Walter CoE. 15 Regt. Vt. Vol Fifer" is scratched into the neck of the spout. There is a cork stopper with a metal ring. The cork is attached to a side bracket with a chain. Three side brackets hold a long, woven strap around the seam of the canteen.Context
Owned by True Blake Walter during the Civil War. Walter served as a musician in Company E, 15th Regiment Vermont.Acquisition
Accession
1982.37Source or Donor
Gibavic, Annette N.Acquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Estate of Elizabeth NelsonLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
CanteenNomenclature Sub-Class
Drinking VesselsNomenclature Class
Food Service T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallDepth
3-1/2 inDiameter
7-1/2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Walker, True Blake (1841-1863)Related Places
Place
Town
BurkeCounty
Caledonia CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America