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Civil War porcelain parade canteen, ca. 1861 – 1865. Gift of Don and Marjorie Lawson. 2004.17.1 (detail)

Treasures from Our West: Civil War canteen

Originally featured in Points West magazine in fall 2007

Civil War Canteen

While a standard item of military equipment, this Civil War canteen is definitely in a non-standard condition. The porcelain coating on this “dress” canteen—worn with the dress uniform as opposed to fatigue or field uniform—added to the decoration of the individual soldier in parades and other ceremonial functions.

A Treasure from our West: Civil War canteen. 2004.17.1
Civil War porcelain parade canteen, ca. 1861 – 1865. Gift of Don and Marjorie Lawson. 2004.17.1

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Nancy now does Grants & Foundations Relations for the Center of the West's Development Department, but was formerly the Content Producer for the Center's Public Relations Department, where her work included writing and updating website content, publicizing events, copy editing, working with images, and producing the e-newsletter Western Wire. Her current job is seeking and applying for funding from government grants and private foundations. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys photography, reading, flower gardening, and playing the flute.

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