Canteen

Date1750-1830

OriginAmerica, Virginia, Northern Neck (possibly)

MediumRed oak with iron bands.

DimensionsDiam: 11 1/4"; OH: 5"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number2008-47

DescriptionStaved canteen secured with double-riveted iron bands. While it has a raised octagonal moulding around the bung hole, there is a second crude hole bored about 3" to the side.
ProvenanceFound by the vendor on a farm on the Northern Neck of Virginia.