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With a painted exploding bomb motif and company information, this canteen is a rare well-preserved example from the War of 1812-era in Baltimore. The inscription seems to indicate use in the Sea Fencibles, a mariner militia organized by Congress for coastal defense.

Canteen

Description

With a painted exploding bomb motif and company information, this canteen is a rare well-preserved example from the War of 1812-era in Baltimore. The inscription seems to indicate use in the Sea Fencibles, a mariner militia organized by Congress for coastal defense.

Creator

Date

circa 1812

Materials

Wood, leather, paint

Dimensions

7 H x 3 D inches

Object ID

1923.8.2

Accession Number

1923.8

Resource ID

11898

Notes

"2d Co/ S.F./ N. 48" painted in white on one side. On the opposite side, initials "MG" are carved, underneath the initials what "JH."

Credit Line

Gift of the estate of Edward Stabler Jr

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

This digital image is made available here for private study, scholarship, and research. Commercial and other uses are prohibited without the permission of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. For more information, visit the MCHC’s Reproductions and Permissions web page.