Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln
Date:
April, 1865
Object Number:
PR.011.10
Medium:
Albumen print, carte-de-visite photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Canteen
Object Number:
INV.6427
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Oak, Iron, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 14 x 10 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 35.6 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Drum-shaped canteen composed of oak staves, two iron hoops and a leather handle; decanting hole below handle.
Gallery Label:
This was possibly used as a harvester's field canteen.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
