Bartholomae canteen strap

[DougCooper]

Comrades - who makes copies of any of the various filter canteens manufactured during the war. Who makes CS officer's haversacks. Don Smith is superb with these. Anybody else?

[coastaltrash]

Doug,
For the CS officer's haversack, check out Boyd Miles. I can't think of his site off the top of my head, but I'm sure a google search would turn up the result.

[Ambrose Bierce]

Doug,

Richmonville tin works makes an outstanding Bartholomae filter canteen. It comes uncovered, but looks great. I think the web site is www.richmonville.com, but a search should turn it up. Happy New Year!

Ivan F. Ingraham

[VMI88]

Doug,

I have a Boyd Miles tarred officer's haversack which I am very pleased with. It's not a copy of a particular original, but rather an amalgamation of common period styles. His website indicates that these are basically saddle bags with a shoulder strap added. Boyd was very easy to deal with and the item shipped almost immediately. His website is http://boydmiles.homestead.com/.

I've also heard good things about Ethan Rogers. His website (http://erogers_tarredgoods.tripod.com/erogerstarredgoods/index.html) lists a copy of a haversack in the Alabama State Museum which appears to be an officer's item but unfortunately has no provenance. I was in touch with Ethan a few days ago, and he was going to send pictures of his repro when available. Perhaps he would be kind enough to post them on his website if others would be interested.

[Delhi Rangers]

Comrades - who makes copies of any of the various filter canteens manufactured during the war. Who makes CS officer's haversacks. Don Smith is superb with these. Anybody else?
Try this site for the filter canteen: http://www.richmonville.com/
Hope this helps
Johnny Pullen
Delhi Rangers

[tmdreb]

Phil Cavanaugh at www.haversackdepot.com sells filter canteens for $20. They don't come with the filter tube, though.

[John Peterson]

This reproduction of the Bartholomae canteen features properly shaped caps, a filter screen inside the drinking tube, a brass patent label and chains that have smaller unplated links rather than the modern chain commonly found on canteen reproductions. The artifact that served as the pattern for this canteen is from the collections of the New Hampshire Historical Society. It is missing the original cap for the filter storage chamber. I have chosen to make a proper style cap for this tube rather than the replacement cap found on the artifact.

The canteen will be delivered without covering or a strap. For a cover I would recommend any authentic fabric that might be used for covering a federal canteen and for a strap I would recommend a well made reproduction of the early war leather strap issued to federal soldiers.

I am currently taking advance order reservations for four reproductions of the Bartholomae style canteen. The reservations will be honored in the order in which they are received. Because of the special requirements of certain details on this canteen I am unable to guarantee that I can produce more than four at this time. These canteens will be available for delivery by, or before, mid-August, 2004. Below are links to attached images of the prototype made for Bill Cross. The canteens will be $110 each + shipping. For more information contact me at:
ottertin@sover.net

[John Peterson]

I am in the process of updating my website (http://www.sover.net/%7Eottertin/ottertin/octinw1.html) and have included a "featured items (http://www.sover.net/%7Eottertin/ottertin/featured.html)" page. The current featured item is the Bartholomae canteen (http://www.sover.net/%7Eottertin/ottertin/featured.html). The page includes images and other information from the original Bartholomae patent.

My prototype reproduction of the Bartholomae canteen was at Into the Wilderness - I'm looking forward to hearing how it faired.

I've also started a "What's New" (http://www.sover.net/%7Eottertin/ottertin/watsnew.html) page.

Thanks for taking the time to read this!

[John Peterson]

Trans-Mississippi Depot and Otter Creek Tinware are collaborating on a limited run of Bartholomae patent filter canteens. They are finished with a wool flannel cover (choice of dark blue or gray) and russet leather strap. We are taking reservations for 5 canteens on a "first come, first serve" basis with delivery planned for mid-July 2007 or earlier. The last time these canteens were available was two years ago and there is no way to know when they will be available again.
Don Smith of Trans-Mississippi Depot is also offering an option of custom lettering canteens using original period stencils.
For more information on reserving a canteen go to:
http://mysite.verizon.net/ottertin/bart07/bartholomaecanteen2007.html

[DougCooper]

John - sent an e-mail. Finally, all aspects of this fascinating canteen are coming together. Good work!!

[John Peterson]

Doug!
How are you?
I wrote back - You've got a canteen (and a coffee pot) coming your way.

Four canteens are spoken for - one left ...

[Knapsack Matt]

That is a nice canteen.

Matt

[SCTiger]

I would like one, I want to build up my Trans-Miss Equipment.

[John Peterson]

As of 8:30 this morning all 5 canteens are currently spoken for and I have contacted the individuals who want them. If anyone changes his mind I will post that another canteen has become available.
Thank you for your interest.

[adamandnicole]

Does anyone have a good picture of the method of attachment for the leather straps that were commonly found on Bartholomae canteens? I know they used a rivet, but I don't know how big the rivet was or exactly how it was affixed.

Thanks,

Adam Dickerson

[HMcGuireMD]

An update on Bartholomae Filter Canteen:
I just received my Otter Creek Tinware canteen with Don Smith wool cover/leather strap. It is museum quality with no detail overlooked. The correct caps, filter mechanism, spout, handsewn cover and leather strap make this THE preeminent reproduction filter canteen. Cudos to John Peterson and Don Smith.

David Furukawa
Hospital Steward, 21st OVI