1871-1902 British Army Pattern 1871 web equipment haversack.

Name/Title

1871-1902 British Army Pattern 1871 web equipment haversack.

Entry/Object ID

1995.44.1

Description

1871-1902 British/Canadian Army Pattern 1871 web equipment haversack. White cotton or linen. Square shape. Stitched construction: back panel/top flap, side panel, front panel, inner divider, belt loops, shoulder strap "O" rings and loops, shoulder strap and keeper. Six brass buttons 1.5cms diameter sewn to inside haversack. One brass button 1.5cms diameter sewn to shoulder strap. One brass button 1.5 cms diameter sewn to rear of haversack.

Made/Created

Date made

1871 - 1902

Notes

Date: 1871

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Stamped into front in brown paint: "T.E. 169" Stamped inside flap: "429" Accession number tag sewn to inside.

Dimensions

Width

27 cm

Length

27 cm

Dimension Notes

3.5 cms. thick.