Haversack
- Object Name:
- Haversack
- Object ID:
- 1987.070.33
- Place of Origin:
- United States
- Date:
- circa 1945
- Description:
- Haversack or musette bag. Machine-manufactured and stitched tan twill-woven canvas. Finished with faux flat felled seams. Three pockets, internal, back, and side. An additional 4" wide loop is stitched to inside, concealed under inner pocket, possibly used for a flashlight. The ends of a 43" x 2" strap with iron fixtures are stitched onto back of bag and concealed by the pocket flap. Rounded flap closure secured with plain-woven cotton belts and iron fixtures. Opening, flap, and pocket edges are top stitched with plain-woven cotton tape. Stamped in several places (back, front, interior, strap), "FREDERICK M. WOOD / 0-365509". Stamped on front, "U.S". Written on interior, "MAJ. / 197 AAA".
- Material:
- Textile
Metal
Cotton
Canvas - Dimensions:
- H-13.5 W-13.5 L-39.5 D-13 inches
- Provenance:
- Uniforms, equipment, and memorabilia belonging to Col. Frederick M. Wood (1912-2008) of the New Hampshire National Guard's 197th Coast Artillery (AA), which served in the Pacific during World War II.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Frederick M. Wood
- People:
- Wood, Frederick M. (1912-2008)
- Subjects:
- Canvas, Military uniforms, Bags, World War II
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