Canteen

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Canteen

Entry/Object ID

1963.31.1

Description

Round metal canteen molded on both sides with a bullseye design. There are three brackets around the edge for securing a carrying strap. The center top of the canteen has a short metal spout, sealed with a cork topper.

Context

Used by Alfred M. Richardson of Rochester, Vermont, during the Civil War.

Acquisition

Accession

1963.31

Source or Donor

Richardson, Dean Kemp (1866-1976)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 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

Dimension Description

Overall

Depth

2-5/8 in

Diameter

7-1/2 in

Material

Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Richardson, Alfred M. (1829-1865)

Person or Organization

11th Vermont Infantry

Related Places

Place

Town

Rochester

County

Windsor County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Civil War