Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Canteen with cup
Object Number:
1945.340ab
Date:
1918
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 5 1/2 in. ( 17.8 x 14 cm )
Marks:
stamped: cup clasp: "T6301"
stamped: canteen back: "U.S./L.F. & C/1918"
Description:
Tin canteen and cup; curved, flask-shaped canteen with cylindrical mouthpiece fits into kidney-shaped cup with clasp riveted to front; stamped marks on clasp and canteen back.
Gallery Label:
This canteen is of the type that was used by American forces during World War I.
Credit Line:
Gift of Tilden Gruver
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
