Canteen

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Canteen

Entry/Object ID

663

Description

Spanish American War Canteen. Material: metal, textile, cork. Size: 7 1/2" diameter x 3 1/2" D. Description: brown canvas over metal - circular water container - brass ring holds chain with cork end - two triangular rings attached to upper sides for leather shoulder strap measuring 1 1/8" diameter - stamped on one canvas side: "U.S." and on the reverse side: "B 14 27" with a graphic: crossed rifles.

Context

Waseca County Military - Spanish American War container for water used by U.S. Army soldiers. Used by Frank Huginin during the Spanish American war.

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

May 18, 1993

Update Date

November 21, 2024