This tin can was made by tinsmith Michael Mongan, of the Gort-Headford-Tuam district.
The lid has a flat top and is provided with a strap handle 2 cm wide. The can is provided with a loop handle inserted in two lugs, each of which is secured by a single rivet. The handle is of stout iron wire 3 mm in diameter.
We regret that some of our Military History galleries at the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7, are temporarily closed for repairs
Our current restoration work means the first floor of our museum is closed. This limits our capacity so visitors should be prepared to wait in line outside for up to 1 hour
