Skip to main content
Advanced Search
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Canteen with cap
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Canteen with cap

Manufacturer Unknown
Dateca. 1903
MediumPressed glass | Metal
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (13.3 x 11.4 cm)
ClassificationsGlass
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein
Object number78.342
Terms
  • Colorless
On View
Not on view
DescriptionCanteen of clear pressed glass and a metal screw cap. Canteen is disk-shaped with a threaded neck. Indented center with a photo (covered with glass) of "Gen. Nelson A. Miles", a famous hero who retired in 1903. Back is indented and printed red "U.S." and bottom "PATENT APPLIED FOR". Good condition, though photo is only fair. See also 78.341 with a photo of Bryan & Stevenson.

eMuseum
Copyright © eMuseum