[militaria]. French Vivandiere's Painted Tonnelet / Canteen. Ca 19th Century. - Jun 22, 2022 | Freeman's | Hindman In Oh
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[MILITARIA]. French vivandiere's painted tonnelet / canteen. Ca 19th century.

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[MILITARIA]. French vivandiere's painted tonnelet / canteen. Ca 19th century. 
[MILITARIA]. French vivandiere's painted tonnelet / canteen. Ca 19th century. 
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[MILITARIA]. French vivandiere's painted tonnelet / canteen. Ca 19th century. 

10 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 4 in. red, white, and blue painted metal vessel in the form of a barrel, with crossed French tricolors decorating the front (paint chipped in several areas, few holes incl. 1/2 in. dia. hole on left side, heavy surface wear throughout). With 30 in. ln. section of a leather sling partially attached (significant surface wear, partial tearing and several stitched repairs). The top includes a spout with cork plug and chain attached to the body (some oxidation, surface wear). 

The tonnelet, or brandy barrel, was the trademark of the vivandiere, typically decorated with patriotic colors as well as the name of the unit with which the woman was attached. 


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[MILITARIA]. French vivandiere's painted tonnelet / canteen. Ca 19th century.

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