Museum Collections
Luce Center
Breadbag for haversack
Object Number:
1937.258
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 12 5/8 in. ( 26 x 32.1 cm )
Marks:
handwritten: bag front: "Chs A Schermerhorn."/Co. G"
Description:
Cotton breadbag for haversack; white canvas bag with four slots that fasten to buttons on inside of haversack; handwritten mark on front of bag.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this bag was part of a haversack that was used by Charles A. Schermerhorn while a member of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York.
Credit Line:
Gift of Constance Schermerhorn Skillin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.