Painted Canvas Haversack

Name/Title

Painted Canvas Haversack

Entry/Object ID

2026.03.12.06

Description

A haversack is a durable, single-strap shoulder bag traditionally made of canvas, designed for carrying daily rations, gear, or foraging items.

Context

Civil War Era

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Haversack

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Bag, Carrying

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Carrying & Storage Gear

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Height

12 in

Width

12 in

Material

canvas

Location

Location

Box

Box 52

Cabinet

Display Case 2

Room

Charles Whipple Greene Historical Collection

Building

George Hail Free Library

Date

March 12, 2026

Provenance

Notes

Gift of Andrew Wilmarth of Warren (by hand of William S. Wilmarth).

Create Date

March 12, 2026

Update Date

June 12, 2026