Collection Highlights
Lincoln visits General McClellan at Antietam
Date:
1862, published later
Object Number:
PR.065.778.5
Medium:
Stereograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Knapsack
Object Number:
1937.257
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Leather, wood, cotton, iron, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/8 x 15 3/8 in. ( 33.3 x 39.1 cm )
Marks:
painted: flap: "C.A. Schermerhorn./7th Comp. NG" (foliate)
painted: front: "7"
Description:
Leather, wood, cotton, iron, and brass knapsack; square wooden frame with black leather cover tacked to front and sides, blanket strap sewn at top, two shoulder straps riveted to top rear, and two iron buckles at bottom left side; two leather-covered canvas flaps on inside of knapsack, and black leather flap at rear with white canvas inner pocket and three straps that fasten to brass studs at bottom of knapsack; painted marks on flap and front.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this knapsack was used by Charles A. Schermerhorn while a member of the National Guard New York.
Credit Line:
Gift of Constance Schermerhorn Skillin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
