New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Canteen | Lid

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1900

MediumPressed glass | Metal

DimensionsOverall: 5 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (13.3 x 11.4 cm)

Inscribed"Wm. J. Bryan" and "Adlai E. Stevenson" and "U.S.".

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein

Object number78.341

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 20

DescriptionCanteen of clear pressed glass and metal screw cap. Dish shaped with a threaded neck. Indented center with photographs of "Wm. J. Bryan" and "Adlai E. Stevenson" above "Our Candidates". Shield and eagle below Capitol Building. Reverse is indented with "U.S." painted red. Holes on edge for metal disk to hold red, white and blue cord handle. Inside is corroded. See also 78.342 for one with photo of Gen. Nelson A. Miles.

Published ReferencesMarsh, THE AMERICAN STORY RECORDED IN GLASS, #357, pg. 379, same but pictures of Bryan & Stevenson.