Civil War-era Haversack

Description:

Civil War-era Haversack, c. mid to late 19th century, off-white cotton drill bag and strap, with riveted leather closure strap and iron buckle, bottom of the bag with an ink design of an Indian with a war club (possibly a mill mark from the bolt of cloth).

Provenance: The collection of Denis E. Reen.

Note: Included is a note stating that this haversack was purchased from Bannermans in 1955, and that it was found among signal corps equipment.
Estimate $800-1,000

In unissued condition with some light stains.


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