CIVIL WAR NEW YORK DEPOT SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN

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Item Code: 172-4037

Civil War Model 1858 smoothside 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.

Item is of the New York Depot style and retains its original brown wool cover that is in good condition. Cloth material does show some wear along one edge between the bottom and side sling keepers. Also there are some spots where the thickness of the cloth has thinned. Center of one side is stenciled in black ink with “M. S.” or more likely “M. 9.”

Accoutrement has a complete but heavily worn sling that has a knot tied to shorten sling length. The cork stopper, iron pull ring and chain are present as are all of the sling keepers. Pewter spout has no markings. Canteen body is in good condition with no dents.

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