CIVIL WAR FEDERAL MODEL 1858 CANTEEN

CIVIL WAR FEDERAL MODEL 1858 CANTEEN

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Item Code: 1330-05

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This Civil War artifact is a good example of a typical, wool-covered, Federal Model 1858 smoothside canteen as was issued to Union forces throughout the war. A most recognizable canteen, the specimen is a product of the New York Army Depot and consists of two circular sections of pressed tin formed to an oblate spheroid pattern that is soldered together along the rim. Remarkably, the canteen still retains its original, brown wool covering, now turned a dusky gray coloring with normal fading and soiling. Wool cloth cover is strong and has no thinning. Canteen body is strong but both sides bear large depressions probably made by the soldier for ease of marching. Spaced along the rim are three iron loops, one that has a small hole for attachment of the chain. Retains its original folded over and double-sewn cotton carrying sling. Pewter spout shows hand-made notches along the rim. The canteen is missing its iron pull ring, cork stopper, chain. A true survivor of the American Civil War.   [ra][ph:L]

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