LOT #25023 |
Sold on Dec 1, 2006 for: Not Sold
Union Army Enlisted Knapsack Black oil cloth, complete with all leather straps, including metal buckles (missing one "J" hoo...
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Description
Union Army Enlisted Knapsack Black oil cloth, complete with all leather straps, including metal buckles (missing one "J" hook), measuring approximately 18" x 16", maker marked "Butterfield" and the contract date "Aug. 13, 1864" on the left shoulder strap, sound condition with the usual small rips and tears to oil cloth, leather is crazed but still supple with much of the black finish worn off. William Butterfield of New York City procured a government contract to produce 4,000 knapsacks.Auction Info
2006 December Signature Civil War Auction #642 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2006
1st-2nd
Friday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
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