Object Details
Description
Tin cups were typically a part of any Union soldier's mess kit. This cup was an innovative idea of Augustus Hayes. It was made out of a soup can and the words "Cup made and used by Augustus B. Hayes during the Civil War U.S.A." were inscribed on the bottom.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Hayes A. Newby and Nannette Newby Warner
associated date
1861-1865
ID Number
1979.0916.04
catalog number
1979.0916.04
accession number
1979.0916
catalog number
85809M
Object Name
cup
Physical Description
tin (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 4 in x 3 in x 1 1/2 in; 10.16 cm x 7.62 cm x 3.81 cm
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Civil War
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_419472