War of 1812 Soldier's Water Canteen
Description
- Sponsors
This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.- Media Type
- Object
- Description
- This is a War of 1812 soldier’s canteen with wooden slots on the side, two holes, a wooden stopper and is held together by metal bands. The canteen also has a white leather regulation carrying strap. On the face of the canteen is a regulation issue British Ordinance mark. Therefore, it can be understood that this item was used by the British Infantry during the war.
Size: Diameter: 18 CM. Depth: 10 CM
Further research in 2010 suggests the strap on the canteen is a reproduction. - Subject(s)
- Local identifier
- 971.182
- Geographic Coverage
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Ontario, Canada
Latitude: 43.25012 Longitude: -79.06627
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- Recommended Citation
- Image courtesy of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum
- Terms of Use
- Please contact the Niagara Historical Society & Museum for any reproductions of this image.
- Contact
- Niagara Historical Society MuseumEmail:contact@niagarahistorical.museum
Website:
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