Haversack

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Haversack

Entry/Object ID

1945.20.7a

Description

Khaki haversack with "U.S." stenciled onto the front flap. The bag closes with a flap that reaches from the top back to the bottom front, and secures with a buckle. There are two metal rings at the top back, to which a long leather strap attaches with hooks.

Context

Used by R. G. Rich of Company F, 1st Vermont Volunteers during the Spanish-American War. Given to Phil S. Howes of the same company.

Acquisition

Accession

1945.20

Source or Donor

Howes, Mildred Burr (1902-1994)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1890

Place

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Haversack

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Bag, Carrying

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Carrying & Storage Gear

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

12 in

Length

13 in

Material

Cotton, Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

1st Vermont Infantry

Person or Organization

Howes, Phillip Sheridan (1875-1941)

Person or Organization

Rich, R. G.

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Spanish-American War