This Confederate style haversack made from tightly woven canvas with a single button closer is top of the line! The weave of the fabric is so tight it's water resistant.Įach one measures 12 inches tall x 12 inches wide. It is often seen in various yet similar designs being worn by pre-war militia units and Confederate troops through out the war. This white cotton haversack with singular button closer is very similar in design to the US issue haversack of the Mex/War period. SAME HAVERSACK AS ABOVE FOR MIDDLE EARTH TYPES. Here's a veiw of the Tarred Meechum Haversack. This haversack is carried by thousands of re-enactors today portraying both Union and CS troops. It also has a removable cotton liner that buttons in for easy removal when it needs to be washed. Expertly stitched and correct to the last detail. It has a black iron roller buckle with a heavey leather tab for years of dependable service in the field. This 1862 Meechum pattern haversack is made from high quality heavy white canvas. I think you all know what they look like. There's no photo because it's really hard to photograph a white cotton bag. The buttons should already be sewn into your haversack. ![]() This will fit any old standard haversack. Let's face it, sometimes those things just get to nasty to wash. Here's a replacement liner "bag" for your old haversack. Haversacks and before it was good day light we were on our way to meet the Yankees." that we had on hand was soon cooked and in our "Fires were quickly burning and all of the flour, meal and bacon etc. I think you'll be very pleased with this purchase. The removable cotton liner buttons in/out for easy cleaning. The shoulder strap is cut for a modern person so the bag does not ride up under your arm. It is very well made and the 100% cotton material is first class, just the right weight to last for years and years and the tarred coating can't be beat. The late war versions often have a copper rivet attaching the leather closer tab to the flap of the haversack, that is just about the only difference between the two. Very little difference between this and the late war style as they were both some what elongated. There is no particular make or model as at that point there were so many suppliers. This new tarred haversack is made in the mid to late war style. , Eyewitnesses to the Battle of Stones River. "I had an emmense carpet bag swund to my saddle filled with underwear, socks, pins and bandages for the wounded soldiers". A.M.B., a Nashville resident, sets out for Murfreesboro one week after the battle of Murfreesboro. This is without a doubt the best reproduction of a carpet bag I have ever seen offered for such a reasonable price! There will be some variation in material designs from bag to bag. Easily large enough for two changes of clothes with room to spare. It measures 18 inches tall and 23 inches wide. The bag is lined with 100% cotton lining. It's 100% heavy cotton exterior is very similar to the original in our collection. Here is an item that I am very glad to have back in stock and made by a new manufacturer (us) who has taken great pains to make this bag as authentic as possible. Just be sure to let us know if you want a particular color or style of material. If this one is a little too "bright" for you don't worry, they come in a variety of colors including more muted tones. A very handy bag for the male or female civilian when out and about, day tripping, to the store or useful even for overnight stays. A civilian style haversack made from heavy cotton carpet type material. We are very happy to have this item back in stock. You don't have to be a sailor to know the value of a great water resistant item like this. Ties closed with an attached, long piece of 1/2 flat braid cotton to keep out the weather. 28 inches tall by 18 inches wide when laid out flat. Perfect for storing your great coat, blankets, food stuffs or whatever. If you have something that just has to stay dry, this is the ticket. The only thing this bag needs is your art work, stencils or needle point. It has 8 brass grommets with a heavy hemp cord laced through. ![]() The weave of this canvas is so tight that if you used this bag for a sea anchor it will stop you dead. This bag (when laid flat) measures 22 inches wide and 32 inches tall. Just in time for Hurricane season! Blockade Runner's large heavy duty sea bags are ready to go. Blockade Runner Civil War Sutlery 9-B 3-23-22
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