Knapsack

Object Name:

Knapsack

Object ID:

1991.098

Creator:

LafumaManufacturer

Place of Origin:

France

Date:

1950-1960

Description:

Rucksack. Light brown cotton canvas body with leather bottom. Aluminum frame with cotton webbing harness. Large top flap with zippered pocket on inside and two leather straps with buckles. One front pocket and two side pockets with leather straps and buckles. Leather shoulder straps with felt pads. Top flap marked in ink, "RENO / CONCORD / N.H. / -USA-". Back marked "RENO / CONCORD NH / U.S.A." Fabric label on back: "SAC LAFUMA / MADE IN FRANCE / BREVETE S.G.D.G", with figure of climber. Metal button on frame, stamped "MADE IN FRANCE / LAFUMA /BV S.G.D.G." Gold lettering on shoulder straps: "LAFUMA / Made in France".

Material:

Textile
Cotton
Leather
Metal
Aluminum
Canvas
Felt

Dimensions:

H-17 W-18 D-13 inches

Provenance:

Purchased new by Robert H. Reno (b. 1917) in Hanover, NH, in 1950s. Used by him and his family for hiking and picnics in White Mountains and elsewhere in NH in 1950s and 60s. Also used by his family on trips outside NH; his son used it for hitchhiking through Europe. Acquired by NHHS Dec. 13,1991, at antique sale for benefit of Concord Community Players at Art Rug, 74 North Main Street, Concord. The Players donated the rucksack to NHHS on behalf of Mr. Reno.

Credit Line:

Gift of Robert H. Reno

People:

Reno, Robert H.

Subjects:

Hiking, Backpacking, Mountain climbing