U.S Regulation Tin Canteen, Model 1858

1860-1870

Place madeUnited States, North America

Tin, wool, leather, pewter, iron, wood

Overall: 10 x 7 in. ( 25.4 x 17.8 cm )

Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York

1953.175

DescriptionTin, wool, leather, pewter, iron, and wood canteen; oblate, circular tin body with brown wool cover, cylindrical pewter mouthpiece with cork stopper capped by iron ring fastened with chain to tin loop on right side of canteen, and black leather strap fastened to loops on sides and bottom.

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: MISCELLANEOUS