Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
This is called a bullseye canteen used in the Civil War. The pattern stamped into the metal was intended to create greater strength. It was found however to merely reduce the capacity of the canteen.
About This Item
- Title: Civil War canteen, ca. 1860
- Creation Date: circa 1860
- Subject Date: circa 1860
- Media: Tin, linen, wood
- Local Code: 1999.251
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
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