PRE-WAR MILITIA
MH1 Pre-War “Mexican War” Era 3 Button Haversack, Hand Sewn (1833-1861) - $75.00
The Mexican War Haversack was in use by the army from the 1830’s until 1851 when it was replaced by a new painted cloth haversack. It is approximately 12”x 12” with a scalloped 3 button flap secures by 3 pewter buttons. The bag is made of cotton drill and is entirely hand sewn.
UNION
USH1 U.S. M1851 Pre-War Haversack (Completely Hand Sewn), with interior bag (1851-1872) - $85.00
This haversack is the one that replaced the old Mexican War version. It is a small bag when compared to the later war models. It measures at 11” tall x 10” wide with a bottom gusset of 3” wide. The strap is 43”long. The flap closed with a 5/8 “ thin gauge iron wire roller buckle and Iron dyed leather strap. Comes with internal bag that buttons to 3 bone buttons, Completely hand sewn & hand painted.
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USH2 U.S. M1851 Early War Haversack, Unknown Contractor, Partial Machine Sewn as per the Original, with interior bag (1861-1872) - $80.00 Similar to the Pre-War model, this Early Wartime example has some period machine-stitching (on one of my machines outfitted with Allen Wilson’s Pat.1851 Rolling Hook Mechanism) showing the need for a faster means of supply for the growing Federal Army met by contractors. The bag is painted by hand with correct period paint, & finished by hand with hand flat-felled seams and leather strap and 5/8” roller buckle. Comes complete with interior bag. |
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USH3 U.S. M1851 New York Depot Haversack, with interior bag (1862-1872) - $75.00 Made by the New York Depot in 1862. This haversack is 10 1 ⁄2”tall x 13” wide with a 3” wide bottom gusset, and is mostly Period Machine sewn (Per the 1851 Rolling Hook Mechanism), Hand painted with period recipe paint, hand finished with flat felled seams, leather strap & buckle. The flaps leather strap is complete with Inspectors Stamp of the NY Depot. Comes complete with interior bag held in place by Paper Back Tin Buttons. |
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USH4 U.S. State issue "Ohio" Blue Line Duck Haversack (1861-65) - $35.00 The "blue line" gets its name from the blue thread that runs along the selvage edge of the duck used in the flap of the haversack. It was made by various states for their volunteers. This bag is entirely period machine-sewn per the Pat 1851 Wilson rolling hook mechanism the bag is unpainted and is approx. 10 1/2 X 10", it comes with Inspectors stamp on the flap. |
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USH5 “Col. Modge” Officers Haversack, Classic Officers / Private Purchase Painted Cloth haversack (1850-72) - $100.00 The “Modge” haversack is named after the officer from Iowa that carried it. Unfortunately it is unknown what regiment or staff he served with. The original bag rests in the historical society of the state. A similar one can be seen in a period image on a member of the 21st Ohio (to the far right) in The Union Echoes of Glory, page 47. The bag is made of Painted cloth with a pocket on the flap. The front of the bag 2 pockets. The interior is unlined, as per the original. The strap is of unpainted cotton 1” webbing. This is a simple but nice Private Purchase Haversack fit for the Great Field Officer & Private alike |
CONFEDERATE
Confederate haversacks come in a wide variety. I offer some of the most common types. I can make for you any others you may encounter as well. All the haversacks I make are produced with the correct sewing technique; whether the haversack is handsewn or period machine sewn you can be assured your haversack is totally correct. All the period oil paints and emulsions used on the appropriate haversacks are mixed myself.
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CSH1 “William Spinlin” Cotton Haversack, Period Machine Sewn (1862-65) - $35.00 The “Spinlin” Haversack resides in the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, VA. It is an important haversack since it is entirely machine sewn out of Cotton Duck, most likely a mass-produced product during the war. It is a large haversack approx. 10”tall x 13” wide and buttons close with a bone button. |
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CSH2 “Moses Alexander” Haversack with Correct Lead-Filled Button (1861-65) - $65.00 Carried by Pvt. M. Alexander from Alabama, this haversack measuring approx. 11” x 11”. It is 100% hand-sewn out of a heavy canvas like osnaburg as per the original. (It can be seen in Tenting Tonight, Time Life’s, The Civil War, Page 75). It is a strong and sturdy haversack of a common design. |
CSH3 Oil Cloth Covered Canvas Haversack (1861-65) - $90.00
In an effort to make haversacks water proof, this haversack is made of canvas covered in REAL Linseed Oil Cloth made by myself (Not the latex used by others). It measures approximately 10 1⁄2” x 10 1⁄2” and features a plain handsewn strap. The pointed flap closes with a bone button. A good common haversack used from East to West.
CSH4 “Gen. Thomas J. Jackson” Oil Cloth Covered Canvas Haversack (1861-65) - $90.00
Copied from “Old Blue Lights” Enlisted Style Haversack in the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, this haversack is good for both Officer and Enlisted. It is entirely handsewn and can be seen on page 15 of The Commanders Of the Civil War, by Wm. Davis. This haversack is a prime example of a painted cloth haversack. I make this according to the original out of cotton duck; hand painted with hand mixed period oil paint. The original exhibits a leather strap with buckle affixed on the bag after its manufacture. I offer this with either a leather strap or a plain cotton strap.
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CSH5 “De Graffenreid” Style Officers Painted Cloth Haversack (1861-65) - $100.00 Lt. De Graffenreid’s haversack resides in a private collection. It is a beautiful example of the Southern Officers Haversack. With its decorative machine “figure 8 & diamond” stitching around gusset of the bag. It is approximately 12” X 12” with a painted cloth strap. It has a easily accessible map pocket on the back of the bag. It is made of hand painted cloth covered canvas, The flap closes by means of two lead finials on the front of the bag. |
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CSH6 “Netherland” Richmond Depot made Officers Haversack (1862-65) - $110.00 As seen in Echoes of Glory C.S., p200, this haversack is a beauty. It is made of hand painted cloth, lined with Cotton Drill with the distinctive leather “Y” reinforced flap and closure. The carry strap is of leather with a brass roller buckle. |
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CSH7 English Import Haversack (1863-1865) - $75.00 Copied from two documented originals, one identified to a Pvt. Frazier of South Carolina whose name is inked onto the haversack. And survives with a letter from the Daughters of The Confederacy, along with part of his folding knife fork & spoon set. The other is in a private collection. This haversack is a unique, British design. The bag is approx 11” wide X 10 ½” tall. Two leather straps secure the flap of the bag with iron wire roller buckles. The period machine sewn cotton strap is held to the bag by two leather sling attachments holding square rings sewn to the back of the bag. A great example of imported goods to the Confederacy. |
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CUSTOM CIVILIAN & PRIVATE PURCHASE HAVERSACKS
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