Ruggles Canteen
In 1929 Walter Bronsdon donated this canteen which was used in the War of 1812. Both sides are outlined with red paint, with "33" painted on one side and an eight-sided star on the other. Subsequently, "J.R" was stamped into it. The inked notation, "War of 1812, John Ruggles, Milton Mass" was written — probably with a fountain pen — over the top.
You can get a closer look at the front and back, and learn more about Milton's activity during the War of 1812 in our Curator's Corner.
