Saddlebag

Object/Artifact

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Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Saddlebag

Entry/Object ID

2000.134.128A,B

Description

(A) Civil War era message pouch made of canvas and leather; stamped "Return to Headquarters". Said to have belonged to James A. Garfield. (B) Leather strap with buckle

Use

Used to send messages from military field to headquarters

Collection

Military

Made/Created

Date made

1861 - 1865

Notes

Date: 1861-1865

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Saddlebag

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Carrier, Cargo

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Land Transportation Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Land Transportation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Height 20" Width 11"

Condition

Overall Condition

Good