Military canteen (War of 1812)

Subject: 
War of 1812, 1812-1815, Mens costumes, Mens costumes--Uniforms--accessories
Military canteen (War of 1812)
Item ID: 
1951.116.5
Creator: 
Unknown
Description: 
Military canteen used during the Battle of North Point, September 12, 1814. Inscription: "This canteen was in the Battle of North Point Baltimore 1814 [September] th. 12. 'Shipley Liester Seneir (sie)." Wood and metal. Note: "Shipley Lester Senior" is hand written on the other side of the canteen.
Date of Original: 
ca. 1812
Collection: 
Museum Department
Type/Size: 
Physical Object; 17.78 x 8.89 cm.
Restrictions: 
For more information, please contact the Museum Department: museum@mdhs.org
Rights: 
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org