Name/Title
HaversackEntry/Object ID
1960.70.2bDescription
Khaki canvas haversack the words, "Frederic Edwards Montpelier Vermont U. S. A." precisely inked on the back. The bag closes with a flap that reaches from the top back to the bottom front, and secures with a two metal buckles on leather straps. There are two metal rings at the top back, to which a long leather strap attaches with hooks. There is a canvas strap attached to the left side of the back. The end is looped around a metal D-ring, which can attach to a hook on the right side. There is an addition metal hook at the midway point of the strap.Context
Used by Frederic Edwards of Montpelier, Vermont during World War I. Edwards stepped away from working as the Principal of Montpelier High School to take a post as a secretary for the YMCA during WWI.Acquisition
Accession
1960.70Source or Donor
Edwards, Frederic (1882-1934), Edwards, RogerAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
HaversackNomenclature Primary Object Term
Bag, CarryingNomenclature Sub-Class
Personal Carrying & Storage GearNomenclature Class
Personal GearNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsMaterial
Cotton, Leather, MetalRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Edwards, Frederic (1882-1934)Related Places
Place
City
MontpelierCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America