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
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- associated date
- 1861-1865
- Credit Line
- Hayes A. Newby and Nannette Newby Warner
- 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
- Object Name
- cup
