US Forest Service water canteen with case used by Melody Starya Mobley

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United States Forest Service issued plastic water canteen with carrying case used by Melody Starya Mobley. The water canteen is comprised of a one quart plastic canteen (2019.80.6.1a), a metal lid (2019.80.6.1b), and a canvas carrying case (2019.80.6.1c). 2019.80.6.1a: The canteen is constructed of milk white plastic and is roughly rectangular in shape. Along the left edges of the front and the back are relief fill line marks that read [1/4], [1/2], [3/4] and [1 QUART]. Molded relief text on the bottom of the canteen read [SPOKANE, WASH. - Q – 3]. 2019.80.6.1b: The canteen has a white metal screw cap. The interior of the cap is threaded. The exterior is ridged. 2019.80.6.1c: The carrying case is a fitted, white, cotton canvas bag.

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