Canteen

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Canteen

Entry/Object ID

1295a

Description

U.S. Army - 10'L x 8'W x 3'D; round metal canteen with convex sides covered with khaki canvas fabric; a hole in each side of canvas where a triangular ring of metal is hinged; hole in top for the neck of canteen; cork stopper with metal cap & loop on top, between loop & metal ring around canteen neck is a chain of links to secure the stopper to the canteen; between the triangular rings is a tan cotton cord with a big tassel at each ring, shoulder strap; canvas is painted, one side has a lake shore scene; other side has scene of ocean, edifice on shore with high wall & lighthouse & U.S. flag; condition - cord is together only by one thread, cord has yellowed

Context

Waseca County Military - Spanish American War. Art. Painting. Canteen carried by Herbert Starr, Company B.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

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

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibitions

Notes

8-10/1998

Create Date

June 3, 1998

Update Date

November 21, 2024