Collection Highlights
Wonderful Willie! : What he and Tommy did to Spain / sketches and rhymes by L.D. Bradley.
Date:
ca. 1899
Object Number:
LIB.PZ7.B66.W6
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Harvester's field canteen
Object Number:
1938.295
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 6 in. ( 11.4 x 16.5 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Drum-shaped canteen composed of grey painted wooden staves held in place with two iron hoops; decanting hole with wooden stopper on side.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records this is a Hudson Valley harvester's field canteen.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
