[CIVIL WAR]. Federal issue double bag knapsack.
Sale 1095 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography, Featuring Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana & Historical Documents
Day 1 Lots 1-403
Nov 3, 2022
10:00AM ET
Day 2 Lots 404-634
Nov 4, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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500
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$219
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Lot Description
[CIVIL WAR]. Federal issue double bag knapsack.
Painted canvas knapsack with 2 of 3 leather closure straps on large front flap and all 3 roller buckles utilized for anchoring the closure straps. Both back shoulder straps present as are leather cross straps and brass "J" hooks. Stamped "R. Valentine / US Inspector / NY." Provenance: Collection of James C. Frasca.
Knapsack shows heavy wear as is typical of this hard-used soldier's item. Canvas is brittle in places, multiple leather straps missing, and areas of splits in canvas most prominently at the top near shoulder straps.
Property from the Inventory of James C. Frasca
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