Collection Highlights
Batter pitcher
Date:
1798
Object Number:
1937.587
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Canteen w/strap attachment
Object Number:
X.229
Date:
1890-1918
Medium:
Tin, cotton, wood, iron, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. ( 22.2 x 19.7 cm )
Marks:
printed: front cover: "U.S./crossed rifles/72/VIR"
printed: back cover: "63"
Description:
Tin, cotton, wood, iron, and brass canteen; oblate, circular tin body with canvas cover, cylindrical mouthpiece with chain-fastened cork stopper capped by iron ring, and canvas sling fastened to iron loops on sides of canteen; printed marks on both sides of cover.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
