Canteen

1982.005.001
from the collection of
Creation Date
1860s
Materials

Dimensions

8 in H x 8 in W

3 in Thickness

1 in drinking spout

Maker's Mark
J.Hall Rohrman Philadelphia
Description
Woven cotton-covered metal canteen with shoulder strap. Opening for a cork. Canteen was used in the Civil War by Anders Roe, who was with the Wisconsin Regiment. He was at Appomattox when the peace was signed. Anders was Elsie Teigen's grandfather.
Geographic Names
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Appomattox, Virginia, United States, NA [37.38022,-78.79857] [id:4744620]
Contact the Jackson County Historical Society for more information
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