Haversack Questions

[jr baker]

On the tarred haversack how was they put together like was they made of a piece folded over or piece cut out and sewed together

 

[Stainless Steel Mucket]

there is more than one type of tarred haversack what type do you mean you realize that doing a google search with the terms civil war haversack pattern will provide you with many answers

is there a reason why you dont capitalize or use punctuation makes it easier to read what you type

- ss mucket

 

[Frederick14Va]

On the tarred haversack how was they put together like was they made of a piece folded over or piece cut out and sewed together

Depends on the issue and type your looking for. Different patterns existed. Variations are common within local, state or depot contracted ones. The exterior shell's can be found usually made of one, two, or three piece construction within most... not counting internal reinforcements, liners, straps or closures...

 

[jr baker]

Been looking at the 1851 pattern in the echoes of glory book union. I'm sorry, I'm just used texting and just don't think too.

 

[Package4]

 

[Package4]

http://civilwartalk.com/attachments/sack2-jpg.2776/

 

[Legion Para]

 

[Grayrock Volunteer]

The Federal M1851 is made by cutting the body pieces out, sewing them together, and then painting the whole bag as one piece.

Cheers,
Garrett

 

[jr baker]

Wow thank you