Description
This is an early souvenir of Gettysburg. Small clay canteen with one side showing an albumen image of Jennie Wade. Other side has lettering that reads, “THE ONLY LADY KILLED AT GETTYSBURG JULY 2, 63”. Canteen measures just over an inch in diameter. This one is pretty worn. The albumen of Jennie is quite faded, the canteen is missing the “sling”, and there is some wear to this one. Made by Henry or Charles Speese (Speese & Son potters, Seminary ridge) of Gettysburg, circa 1885. Made from battlefield clay, these miniatures were described in advertisements as, “made from material taken from the most historical portions of the field, they are themselves relics”. Still had hard to find souvenir despite the condition.
