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Logan G.A.R. Souvenir Miniature Tin Canteen, ca. 1884

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Title:
Logan G.A.R. Souvenir Miniature Tin Canteen, ca. 1884
Collection:
Political Americana
Political Figure:
Logan, John Alexander, American (1826-1886), Vice-Presidential Candidate
Date:
ca. 1884
Election Date:
1884
ID Number:
2214.BB0092
Collection Number:
2214
File Name:
2214BB0092_001.jpg
Political Party:
Republican
Work Type:
metalwork (visual works)
cultural artifacts
souvenirs
Materials/Techniques:
Tin
Stamping (forming)
Subject:
Souvenirs
Logan, John Alexander
Politics
Promotional materials
Canteens (vessels)
American Civil War
Grand Army of the Republic
Soldiers
Commemoratives
Portraits
Busts
Profile portraits
Armies
Measurement:
5.715 (Miniature canteen) (centimeters, diameter)
Description:
Miniature tin canteen contains a portrait of John A. Logan on one side and the inscription G.A.R / SOUVENIR / WE DRANK FROM THE SAME CANTEEN on back. Item commemorates Logan's service in the Grand Army of the Republic during the American Civil War.
Cite As:
Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection, #2214. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Archival Collection:
Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection
Format:
Image
Rights:
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