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Title |
Canteen, c. 1914-1918 (WWI) or 1939-1945 (WWII) |
Object Name |
Canteen |
Description |
Canteen, c. 1914-1918 (WWI) or 1939-1945 (WWII). Rounded metal container covered in tan canvas cloth. Backside of canteen has concave circle. Printed on front of canvas covering reads, "GOVERNMENT" and "WOOLWINE" on top of mouthpiece cap at top of canteen. Metal rings attach canvas strap to either side of the canteen. Canvas strap is knotted at top to adjust length of strap. Canvas strap is attached to metal rings by threading through the rings and secured together with two metal eyelets. |
Date |
c. 1914-1918 or 1939-1945 |
Creator |
Woolwine Metal Products Company, Los Angeles |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
1982.022.002 |
Dimensions |
H-23.75 W-7.75 D-3 inches |
Collection |
3D - Food Service Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
"GOVERNMENT" (Stamp printed on cloth covering of canteen at center); "WOOLWINE" (Embossed in metal mouthpiece at top of canteen) |
Provenance |
From WWI or WWII. |
Search Terms |
Canteen War World War 1 World War I World War II World War One WWI WWII |
Subjects |
Canteens (Wartime) Drinking vessels War World War I World War II |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Greenough |