Object Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Canteen |
Catalog Number |
0985.00.00058 |
Description |
U.S. Model 1858 smooth side tin canteen, 3/8" wide remnants of leather sling; pewter spout, no stopper, no cover, "WLA [1]86[?] / M[?] scratched into spout |
Material |
Metal/Tin |
Dimensions |
W-7.5 inches |
Owned |
Ebenezer Priest |
Owner Regiment |
39th Alabama Infantry, Co. K |
Made |
Unknown |
Provenance |
This canteen was used by Ebenezer Priest during the Civil War. He served as a private in 1st Alabama Infantry, Co. B, "Eufaula Rifles", and then as sergeant in the 39th Alabama Infantry, Co. K. He fought in the battles of Murfreesboro and in the Atlanta Campaign, and was a color bearer. He lost a leg in the battle near Atlanta. |
People |
Priest, Ebenezer |
Search Terms |
color bearers Atlanta Campaign First Battle of Murfreesboro |
Subjects |
Amputees Amputation Wounded in war |