Civil War Water Filter / SOLD

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Civil War Water Filter – Inventory Number: CAM 325 / SOLD Water Filter in Tin Case. A popular item with the rank and file, particularly at the start of the Civil War, filtration devices like this one claimed to protect the soldier from impure water found in streams and ponds while on active service. The oval tin container measures just over 2″ x 2 ½” The   water filtration device consisted of a mouthpiece and short tubular filter end, both of pewter, connected by a rubber hose (no longer present). A scarce example of the soldier’s essential filter. Image of complete water filter is for example only.  Inventory Number: CAM 325 / SOLD

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Four old, corroded metal objects, including the Civil War Water Filter (SOLD), a round box with a reddish scratched lid, two small cylindrical pieces, and a gear-like object, are arranged on a white background.
Four small, aged metal objects—including the Civil War Water Filter (SOLD), an oval compact, and three corroded fragments—are arranged on a white background.
A Civil War Water Filter (SOLD), an open, tarnished oval metal container, is centered with three small weathered metal objects around it on a white background.
A Civil War water filter, now sold, is shown alongside two other corroded metal artifacts on a white background; the filter is circular with cut-out spokes, while the others are cylindrical and vary in shape.
A Civil War water filter, featuring a circular spoked piece and two uniquely shaped hollow components, is displayed on a white background.
A Civil War Water Filter, featuring a small open metal case, is displayed next to a coiled brown rubber tube with metal fittings at both ends.

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