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