Pouch
- Object Name:
- Pouch
- Object ID:
- 1967.027.86 g
- Place of Origin:
- United States
- Date:
- 1862-1865
- Description:
- Pouch or knapsack. Carried by Dr. George E. Woodbury (1838-1909) during the Civil War. Machine-manufactured and stitched twill-woven cotton canvas. Round bottom. Flap closure with hand-stitched button hole on the point, fastens to steel button stitched to body of pouch. Strap, 51" x 1.5", constructed from a strip of canvas, doubled and top-stitched down center, then stitched to each top corner of bag back. Inner seams and flap hem finished a 0.50", front hemmed 1".
- Material:
- Textile
Cotton
Steel - Dimensions:
- H-11 W-10.5 L-33 D-9 inches
- Provenance:
- Carried by George E. Woodbury (1838-1909), the maternal grandfather of the donor's husband, who was a surgeon during the Civil War. Donated other parts of his uniform (see 1967.027.86 a-f, h).
- Credit Line:
- Gift of the Estate of Charlotte E. Woodbury
- People:
- Woodbury, George E. (1838-1909), Woodbury, Charlotte E. (1873-1966), Woodbury, Peter (1899-1970), Woodbury, Margaret
- Subjects:
- Canvas, Military, Military uniforms, Civil War, Bags, Accessories
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