Fireman's Duffle Bag

Name/Title

Fireman's Duffle Bag

Description

Hand sewn canvas fireman's duffle bag. Adjustable string closure at top. One strap. Brown in color. "W.D. Patterson 1879" on one side and "J. Taylor 1833" on the other side. Tubular in shape.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1833

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

One side of bag

Transcription

"W. D. Patterson 1879"

Notes

Likely the name of a firefighter who used this bag

Type

Stamp

Location

One side of bag

Transcription

"J. Taylor 1833"

Notes

Likely the name of one of the owners of the bag

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

69 cm

Width

22 cm

Materials

Material

Cotton

Material Notes

Cotton canvas

Color

Brown

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Many stains throughout