Fireman's Duffle Bag

Name/Title

Fireman's Duffle Bag

Description

Large linen fireman's duffle bag. Hand sewn with adjustable rope closure at top. "S.E. Smith 1825" in the center of one side.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1825

Time Period

early 20th Century

Place

City

Wiscasset

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

Center of bag

Transcription

"S.E. Smith 1825"

Notes

Likely the name of the fireman who used the bag.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

130 cm

Width

65 cm

Material

Linen

Color

Beige

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Stains

Notes

Stains throughout