Does anyone know where to find, or know what color vinegar casks were supposed to be painted? I have tried searching the forum and looked through the regulations manual. The only thing I found was “vinegar kegs should be painted and the bungs capped with tin.”
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Re: Vinegar kegs
Tyler,
While I don't have the answer to your question, Ft. Scott has some stuff on commissary and there was a lot of vinegar stored there as part of the rations. They have a lot of casks and kegs there and someone at the place might be able to give you an answer to your question. Here's a link to the page on the commissary.
Michael Comer
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Re: Vinegar kegs
I received an email in regards to the color of paint on vinegar kegs. I thought I would share it with everyone since it contains some great information.
Jan 30 at 3:59 PM
Mr. Underwood,
I did not find any reference for painting vinegar kegs in the 1841 and 1847 Army Regulations. I did talk to another Park Ranger on this subject, George Elmore from Ft. Larned National Historic Site. Fortunately, he has seen a picture of an original vinegar keg. The body is a forest green color. The two sides are painted chrome yellow. On both sides labeled in black print is: 1) the place of manufacture, 2) vinegar, 3)age of item.
Galen Ewing
Park Ranger
Fort Scott NHSTyler Underwood
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