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c. 1820, Early Painted Wooden Militia Canteen

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Early Painted Wooden American Militia Canteen

c. 1820, Early American Militia Painted Blue Wooden Canteen, Choice Fine.
Round wooden canteen, with original leather carrying strips, absent wooden plug or cork. Canteen is 6.75" in diameter, 2.5" thick, with 100% original aqua/blue paint. The paint covers approx. 95% of the canteen, with the rims and edges rubbed off from usage. Some mild discoloration and mottling to paint on one side, but the overall impression is quite nice. A wonderful early example--with an unusual paint color!



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