Army & Navy Testimonial Canteen
Description
This presentation piece was commissioned by 3,500 officers and enlisted men of the United States Army and Navy to honor Thomas Nast. Presented to the artist in 1879, it was the first time the Army and Navy had honored a private citizen. The back of the canteen is inscribed "THE GIFT OF THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED OFFICERS & ENLISTED MEN OF THE ARMY 7 NAVY OF THE U.S./ PRESENTED TO/THOMAS NAST./ by his Friends in the Army & Navy of the United States,/ in recognition of the patriotic use/ he has made of his/ rare abilities, as/ THE ARTIST OF THE PEOPLE."
Object Information
Date Created:
1878-1879
Local ID:
TN2000.33a-c
Collection:
MHHM Collection
Citation:
Tiffany and Co., E.J. Soligny (1833-1901), Army & Navy Testimonial Canteen, 1878-1879, Sterling silver with wood base, TN2000.33a-c. Photo: Stan Freeny
Creator(s):
Tiffany and Co., E.J. Soligny
Materials:
Sterling silver with wood base
Rights:
Public Domain