Rucksack
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Board, leather and metal
Measurements
150 mm (H); 65 mm (W); 25 mm (D)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 23941
Summary
Large khaki canvas rucksack on a metal backframe. Main cavity has an open pocket with draw-string below a leather pad stamped; PT 84 MH. Top flap has an inner zipped pocket and is secured by two leather straps and buckles. Wide gusseted pocket on the front, secured by two leather straps and buckles and two deep gusseted pockets, one on each side, secured in the same way. Along lower edge are two long straps and buckles for securing a bedroll/coat etc. Wide leather strap on the metal frame keeps frame away from waist. Frame slips into a leather pouch at top which has a metal hanging hoop plus fixings for two adjustable shoulder straps.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.