Civil War Model 1858 smoothside-pattern tin canteen. Item is similar to those issued to Union troops in the field during the conflict. The body consists of two circular sections of pressed-tin, formed in an oblate spheroid pattern and soldered together at the rim. Fluid capacity of the canteen was three pints and its liquid contents were kept cool by means of a damp or wet wool cover.

This specimen exhibits a woven brown wool cover that is in good condition with scattered worn spots. Cloth material does appear to be mostly clean.

The original sling, cork stopper and iron pull ring are missing as are all three metal sling keepers. Pewter spout is not marked. Canteen body is in good condition with dents at center of each side.

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