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Canteen

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Material
METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
FABRIC-UNKNOWN;
PLASTIC;
FABRIC-FELT;
Description
a) A small, grey, metal canteen with a black screw on lid. The lid is attached to the canteen by a small metal chain. b) The green covering for the canteen. The covering is secured with two metal snaps that leave a small opening for the lid of the canteen. On the back there is a fabric loop with a …
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Subject Access
war
Category
PERSONAL OBJECTS
Sub-Category
PERSONAL GEAR
Description
a) A small, grey, metal canteen with a black screw on lid. The lid is attached to the canteen by a small metal chain. b) The green covering for the canteen. The covering is secured with two metal snaps that leave a small opening for the lid of the canteen. On the back there is a fabric loop with a piece of bent metal through it. The inside of the canteen is lined with multi-coloured felt.
Narrative
Used by the donor's wife's grandfather in World War Two.
Material
METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
FABRIC-UNKNOWN;
PLASTIC;
FABRIC-FELT;
Inscriptions
On the bottom of the green covering are the letters "JAIWAN" printed in black ink.
Height
19.5
Width
6.5
Length
13
Units Of Measurement
Centimeters
Number Of Parts
2
Accession No.
2008.12.3 a-b
Type of Record
Museum Artifact

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